Best Lemon Salad Dressing Recipes

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD WITH A LEMON, HONEY, AND MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, pear, and grapes in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk lemon juice, mint, lemon zest, and honey together in a small bowl; drizzle over the fruit mixture and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
• Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
• In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
• In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

PAULA DEEN'S LEMON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a glass jar with a tight lid, combine lemon juice, oil, sugar, garlic, and Dijon mustard.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Shake well and drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH LEMON-PARMESAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend first 4 ingredients in processor. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill up to 3 days.
• Combine arugula and tomatoes in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

PASTA SALAD WITH POACHED SHRIMP AND LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 3 lemons, the honey and chopped dill. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add the juice of the remaining 2 lemons, the dill stems and 1/2 cup salt. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and add to the dressing. Toss to coat.
• Bring the poaching liquid back up to a boil. Drop the pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water until the pasta is cooled. Remove the dill stems.
• Add the pasta, grape tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

LEBANESE LEMON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir just before serving.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small jar or bowl, combine lemon zest and juice with olive oil, coarse salt, and ground pepper; shake or whisk to combine.
• Wash arugula and remove stems; place leaves in a large bowl. With a vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan cheese over arugula; toss with dressing. Garnish with more grated zest, if desired.

SALMON NICOISE SALAD WITH LEMON-CAPER DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. for DRESSING: put lemon juice, onion, capers, oil water and mustard in blender; puree and set aside
• 2. Add salt to water in a large pot; bring to boil. Add potatoes and simmer until tender 7 - 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl, drizzle with 1 Tablespoon dressing, toss to coat, set aside to cool.
• 3. Fill large bowl with ice water, set aside.
• 4. Put green beans in potato pot; simmer until crisp-tender about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to ice water with slotted spoon; cool then drain.
• 5. Put salmon in steamer basket; sprinkle with salt. Set steamer over simmering water; cover and steam fish until just opaque in center, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• 6. While salmon cooks, divide lettuce, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs and olives among 4 plates; top each with 2 oz salmon, drizzle each with about 2 1/2 Tsp dressing.

TOMATO AVOCADO CUCUMBER CHICK PEA SALAD WITH FETA AND GREEK LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• In a salad bowl toss together tomatoes, chick peas and cucumbers. Add avocado and parsley and gently toss. Add desire amount of dressing and the feta and gently toss to evenly coat. Serve within an hour for best results. For the dressing: In a blender (or mixing bowl with a whisk), blend olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and salt until mixture is well emulsified. Stir in basil and oregano.

ROAST CARROT AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE AND LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Parboil the carrots in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, until they are very nearly cooked, then drain and put them into a roasting pan. You should flavor them while they're steaming hot, so while the carrots are cooking get a pestle and mortar and smash up the cumin seeds, chilles, salt and pepper. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and smash up again until you have a kind of paste. The idea here is to build up the flavors. Add enough extra-virgin olive oil to generously cover the paste, and a good swig of vinegar. This will be like a marinade, a rub and a dressing all in one! Stir together, then pour over the carrots in the pan, coating them well. Add the orange and lemon halves, cut side down.
• These will roast along with the carrots, and their juice can be used as the basis of the dressing. Place in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden.
• While the carrots are roasting, halve and peel the avocados, discarding the pits, then cut them into wedges lengthwise and place in a big bowl. Remove the carrots from the oven and add them to the avocados. Carefully, using some tongs, squeeze the roasted orange and lemon juice into a bowl and add the same amount of extra-virgin olive oil and a little swig of red wine vinegar. Season, and pour this dressing over the carrots and avocados. Mix together, have a taste and correct the seasoning. Call your gang round the table while you toast or broil your ciabatta slices.
• Tear the toasted bread into little pieces and add to the dressed carrot and avocado. Mix together, toss in the salad leaves and cress and transfer to a big platter or divide between individual plates. Spoon over a nice dollop of sour cream, sprinkle over your toasted seeds and drizzle over some extra-virgin olive oil.
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ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH A CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing -- mix all the ingredients and set to the side until the pasta and asparagus are cooked.
• Salad -- In a large pot of salted water, boil the pasta according to directions. Approximately 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus until is comes out al dente. Now drain the pasta and asparagus. Rinse under cold water for just a few seconds to stop the cooking process and cool slightly.
• Combine -- Now toss the still slightly warm pasta with the dressing. Add in the scallions, extra salt and pepper and serve garnished with the cheese fresh lemon slices. A nice simple salad!
• Now this is a very light tasting salad with a very simple dressing. It doesn't have bold flavors, but subtle flavors which is a nice compliment to a fresh herb roasted chicken breast or piece of fish. This is all about fresh subtle flavors.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt.
• Process until well blended.
• With machine still running add oil in a slow steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.
• Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.
• In a large serving bowl combine the romaine lettuce, shredded swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, cubed apple and cubed pear.
• Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.

SIMPLE GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare a water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice water.
• Once water boils, add green beans until cooked but still firm, about 4 minutes. Place in ice water bath until cool. Drain and shake off excess water.
• In a medium nonreactive bowl, thoroughly mix olive oil, juice, zest, and anchovies; season well with salt and pepper. Add green beans, shallot, olives, and parsley, and mix well; taste, adjust seasoning as needed. Salad can be served immediately though flavor improves as it sits.

GARBANZO BEAN, TUNA AND ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• Toss tuna with lemon juice in large bowl. Add garbanzo beans, onion, celery, tomatoes, parsley and yogurt dressing to bowl. Toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

CHOPPED SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, combine lettuce,spinach,radicchio,red onions,green olives,mushrooms,eggs,hearts of palm and bacon; toss well.
• Add crumbled blue cheese, croutons and about 1/2 to 3/4 of Lemon Basil Dressing; toss until well mixed.
• Divide salad among 4 dinner plates, garnish with cherry tomato halves and top salads with crispy fried onions.
• For Lemon Basil Dressing:.
• Combine all ingredients,add seasoned salt and garlic pepper to taste.
• Mix well; refrigerate until serving.
• Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

KALE AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine tahini, soybean oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Stir until smooth.
• Place kale and cucumbers in large bowl. Pour dressing over kale; toss until combined.
• Marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Sprinkle with almonds and golden raisins.

BITTER GREENS SALAD WITH LEMON-MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mustards and 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
• While whisking vigorously, drizzle in the olive oil until thickened. Adjust lemon juice to taste, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place greens in a serving bowl and toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat them. Reserve any remaining dressing for another use.

SOUTHWEST RICE AND CORN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook rice until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again.
• Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add corn, poblanos, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are just tender, 6 to 7 minutes; scrape into large bowl. Add rice, avocado, green onions, cilantro, and dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS LEMON/LIME GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in bowl.
• Whisk together.
• Pour over salad.
• It may seem like a lot of dressing, but you need a lot to get the true flavor of this.
• Use no more than 3 hours after making or the garlic flavor will be too much.
• This is so amazingly delicious for the simplicity of it!

ELLEN'S LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the basil in the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and honey, and pulse several times until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the olive oil and process until emulsified. Taste and adjust honey and salt. Serve right away to preserve the color.