Mixed Salad Vinaigrette Recipes

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix mustard, vinegar and sugar with wire whisk. Gradually add oil, beating constantly until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In large salad bowl, place salad ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to mix.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon 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.

MIXED CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix together the vinegar, orange juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and lemon juice. Slowly add the olive oil while whisking vigorously. Add the walnuts and Romano cheese and stir. Season with salt and pepper.

MIXED SALAD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make sure you have enough different greens to provide a salad of varied texture and color. Wash and dry greens thoroughly in a salad spinner. Tear the leaves with your hands; if the leaves are small, use them whole.
• In a large salad bowl, place mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well.
• Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking with a wire whisk until well blended. Since vinegar varies greatly in strength, taste to see if the vinaigrette has enough punch. Add more vinegar if necessary.
• Add the greens, toss well with the vinaigrette and serve with the tuna.

MIXED GREEN SALAD AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place salad ingredients in serving bowl. Set aside.
• In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients except oil; shake well. Add oil; shake well. Toss dressing to taste with salad greens. Serve immediately.
• Refrigerate any unused dressing.

CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• to Make Vinaigrette:.
• In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients except the oil until mixed. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
• In a small bowl, cover the onion with iced water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. (Soaking the onion removes the sharp bit).
• In a large bowl, place the lettuce, drained onions, tomato and cucumber and add the dressing a little at a time, tossing gently and thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately on chilled salad plates.

MIXED SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, oil, salt and pepper and set aside.
• Chop the romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and the red onion into thin slices and add to the bowl. Just before serving, toss the salad with the mustard vinaigrette.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.