Quick Tossed Salad With Homemade Vinaigrette Food

TOSSED SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

TOSSED SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato and cucumber. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lime juice, sugar, onion, lime zest and salt; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Set a medium bowl on a kitchen towel shaped like an "O" (this helps keep the bowl steady while whisking). Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH A CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, shallots, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth.
• Add the radishes, tomatoes, green onions and avocado and toss to combine. Then add the lettuce on top.
• When ready to serve, toss the dressing and other vegetables with the lettuce to coat.

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.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
• Shake again then dress salad as desired.
• Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
• Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
• Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
• Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

QUICK TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the first six ingredients in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over all and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.

TOSSED SALAD WITH SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, basil and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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.

TOSSED SALAD WITH PEACHY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the salad greens, strawberries and peanuts in large salad bowl.
• Drain and if desired rinse peaches; reserve 2 Tbsp of the syrup.
• Place 10 peach slices in bowl with greens.
• In blender container, add remaining peach slices, reserved syrup, vinegar, oil, sugar and pepper.
• Cover and blend on high about 15 seconds or until smooth.
• Pour the peach sauce over salad ingredients; toss and serve.