Mixed Greens With Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette Recipes

MIXED GREENS WITH FRESH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the endives, watercress, lettuce and arugula in a large bowl.
• Add half of the dressing and gently toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the salad on plates and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
• Makes 8 servings.
• Vinaigrette; In a blender, puree the tomato chunks until smooth.
• Strain through a fine sieve, pressing hard on the solids.
• Rinse out the blender and return the tomato juice to it.
• Add the garlic and lemon juice and with the machine on, add the olive oil in a thin stream, blending until smooth.
• Add the chopped tomato and pulse just until chunky.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Roughly chop the tomatoes and mix with 2 teaspoons salt and the sugar. Let macerate for 10 minutes to get the juices running, and then use your hands to crush the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer set over a saucepot. Use a rubber spatula to press all the liquid out of the tomatoes. Discard the solids and save all the sweet juice.
• Set the pot over medium heat and add the honey and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes or so until you are left with about 1/2 cup worth of tomato juice.
• Turn the heat off and add in the Dijon mustard. Then whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsification and season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: In a large bowl, add the greens and basil leaves. Pour over some of the vinaigrette to lightly coat the greens and gently toss. Shave some Parmesan over the top and finish with a few more cracks of fresh black pepper.

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.

VINAIGRETTE FOR MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.