Simple Green Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette Food

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing, halve the lemon, then squeeze the juice into an empty jam jar, using your fingers to catch any pips.
• Add the oil and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to the jar.
• Put the lid securely on the jar and shake well.
• Have a taste and see whether you think it needs a bit more lemon juice or oil - you want it to be slightly too acidic, so that it's still nice and zingy once you've dressed your salad leaves.
• Use a knife to trim the roots away from all the lettuces. Separate out the leaves, throwing any tatty ones away.
• Pop them in a colander and give them a good wash under cold running water over the sink.
• Spin them dry in a salad spinner, or wrap in a clean tea towel and shake dry, then pile the leaves into a large salad bowl.
• Pick and add the herbs to the bowl, discarding the stalks.
• From a height, drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the leaves and gently toss together with the tips of your fingers until every leaf is coated - try not to be heavy-handed and don't be tempted to overdress or the leaves will go limp.
• Have a taste and add a splash more dressing, if needed - remember you can always add more but you can't take it away, so be cautious. Pop the lid securely on the jam jar and keep the leftover dressing in the fridge for another day. Serve the salad straightaway.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• First prepare dressing by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl (or small blender) and whisking (or blending) to fully combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, lemon for acidity, or salt or pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Prepare salad by adding greens to a serving bowl or platter and topping with baby tomatoes, shallot or onion, carrots, pomegranate arils or dried fruit (optional), a pinch of salt and pepper, and toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds.
• Add dressing to the salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side. Best when fresh. Store salad separate from dressing if keeping for later use. Will keep in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Store dressing in the refrigerator 3-4 days. The oil can harden when cold, so let set out for a few minutes to warm and shake well to reincorporate before serving leftovers.

ITALIAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings., In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.

SPRING GREEN SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the shoots and mint, place in a large bowl.
• In a mason jar, combine the mustard, water, lemon juice, oil, creme fraiche, sugar, salt, and pepper. Put the cap on and shake vigorously to emulsify. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the greens and toss well to coat. Serve immediately. Store any remaining vinaigrette in the jar in the refrigerator.

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.

GREEN SALAD VINAIGRETTE

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 LEMON-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut hearts of palm (usually found in the canned vegetable section) into 1/2-inch slices. Slice purple onion lengthwise into very thin strips. Cut bell pepper into thin strips.
• Combine baby lettuce, hearts of palm onion and red pepper in a large salad bowl. Whisk together all ingredients for the salad dressing and toss with salad mixture.
• Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.