Mixed Green Salad Recipes

MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Sprinkle with the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil and pepper flakes; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Core the Boston lettuce and separate the leaves. Trim off the tough stems of the watercress. Rinse the greens well and shake off the excess moisture.
• In a large salad bowl, add the mustard, the vinegar and the garlic. Blend well with a wire whisk, gradually adding the oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the lettuce, watercress, tomatoes and the sliced onion. Toss well and serve with shaved Gruyere or Parmesan cheese on top, or with a wedge of Brie on the side.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.