Best 11 Vinaigrette For Green Salad Recipes

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? **Vinaigrette Dressing: A Symphony of Flavors for Your Salad Greens** ?

In the world of salad dressings, vinaigrette stands tall as a classic and versatile choice. This simple yet elegant dressing, made with a harmonious blend of oil, vinegar, and seasonings, has the power to transform a humble salad into a culinary delight. Whether you prefer a light and tangy dressing or a rich and creamy one, there's a vinaigrette recipe out there to suit your taste buds. From the classic French vinaigrette to the vibrant citrus vinaigrette and the creamy avocado vinaigrette, this article presents a collection of vinaigrette recipes that will elevate your salads to new heights. Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the flavors and textures of your favorite salad greens, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN SALAD WITH BASIC VINAIGRETTE



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This Green Salad with Basic Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar, (optional)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 mixed greens, such as radicchio, chicory, endive, red leaf, and Boston lettuce

Steps:

  • Clean lettuces by swishing them through a large bowl or sink filled with cool water. After you swish the greens, they will rise to the surface; the sand and sediment will fall to the bottom of the bowl or sink. Once the sand and sediment are washed away, lift greens from water and transfer to a salad spinner; spin until dry.
  • Tear lettuces into bite-sized pieces. If you aren't going to use the greens immediately, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel, transfer to a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
  • Next, make the vinaigrette. Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar if using, in a small jar; shake to blend. Add oil, and shake again until emulsified.
  • For best results, use four parts greens to one part dressing and three parts oil to one part acid (vinegar, citrus juice, or a combination of both).

GREEN SALAD WITH THE ULTIMATE FRENCH VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a two-cup glass measure, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and continue whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1 small head red leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, onions, green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, bell peppers and cucumbers in a large salad bowl.
  • In small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Gradually whisk in the oil to emulsify. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Toss the salad with vinaigrette and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE



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My mother-in-law regularly makes this for birthdays and holiday dinners. It is best in the summer when fresh, locally grown tomatoes are available. -Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
6 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
6 large fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours., Divide the salad greens, tomatoes and mushrooms among eight salad plates. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GREEN SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature*
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve.
  • Note: If you're worried about raw egg, eliminate it from the recipe.
  • *RAW EGG WARNING
  • Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

GREEN SALAD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 ounces baby arugula or mesclun mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the greens in a serving bowl and toss them with enough dressing to moisten. Serve immediately.

GREEN SALAD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 to 10 cups salad greens or mesclun mix
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the salad to moisten. Toss and serve.

GREEN SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk*, at room temperature (see Note)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve immediately.
  • Note: If you're worried about raw egg, just omit it.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALADS



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This is a good vinaigrette for a simple green salad. Use extra-virgin olive oil if you prefer a fruitier flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons good-quality white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning
6 tablespoons good-quality olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Allow the ingredients to macerate for 10 minutes.
  • While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is emulsified. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD (INA GARTEN)



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Make and share this Vinaigrette for Green Salad (Ina Garten) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
kosher salt, to taste
fresh pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
salad greens or mesclun, for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
  • While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten.
  • Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.4, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 0.2, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your vinaigrette will taste. Use extra-virgin olive oil, good-quality vinegar, and fresh herbs.
  • Experiment with different vinegars: There are many different types of vinegar that you can use to make vinaigrette, such as red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and champagne vinegar. Each type of vinegar has its own unique flavor, so experiment until you find one that you like.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to vinaigrette. Some popular choices include basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic, and pepper. You can also use a store-bought herb blend.
  • Let the vinaigrette sit for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld together. You can make vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Use the right amount of vinaigrette: You don't want to drown your salad in vinaigrette, but you also don't want it to be too dry. A good rule of thumb is to use about 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette for every 4 cups of salad greens.

Conclusion:

Vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little experimentation, you can create a vinaigrette that's perfect for your next salad.

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