Best Mediterranean Vinaigrette Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH LEMON CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in cruet or jar. Shake well to combine ingredients. This can be done in advance.
• Divide salad greens into four dishes. Top with tomatoes, olives, feta, and onion.
• Shake dressing and pour over salad. (You may not need all the dressing).

MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE FOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the tahini, olive oil, olives, vinegar, parsley, mustard, shallot, thyme and orange zest in a mixing bowl and whisk until evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH FETA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl large enough for tossing salad, add diced chicken breast.
• Chop the romaine and add to salad bowl. Toss in the cucumber, olives and red onion and set aside.
• In a sealable jar or container with a lid, combine red wine vinaigrette, Greek seasoning and crumbled feta cheese. Seal lid and shake vigorously.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among chilled salad plates and garnish with extra crumbled feta cheese and sliced tomatoes.

MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD WITH LEMON-THYME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the salad, combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain, place in a large bowl and let cool. Toss the tomato, olives, feta and celery with the lentils.
• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Whisk in the salt and pepper. Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and season to taste. Divide among 4 plates, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

GRILLED WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN FISH WITH AGED SHERRY-VINEGAR-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the fish on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill the cavities of both fish with orange slices, tarragon and parsley and place on the grill. Grill the fish for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, place on a platter and drizzle immediately with the Sherry Vinegar-Tarragon Vinaigrette.
• Combine vinegar, shallot, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Adjust seasoning.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FOR MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAP TACOS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegars, soy sauce, shallots, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly add olive oil to bowl, using an immersion blender to emulsify.

RED-WINE VINAIGRETTE FOR MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAP TACOS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together vinegar, vinaigrette, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil to combine.

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD WITH FETA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
• Combine orzo, spinach, and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.
• Drain artichokes, reserving marinade.
• Coarsely chop artichokes, and add them along with the reserved marinade and 1/2 cup of feta cheese to orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat.
• Sprinkle each serving with remaining feta cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• SALAD:.
• Trim fat from steak. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until desired doneness, turning once halfway through broiling time. Allow 15 to 17 minutes for medium-rare doneness (145 degrees F) or 20 to 22 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F). Thinly slice steak.
• Divide romaine among 4 dinner plates. Top with sliced meat, red onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Drizzle with Lemon Vinaigrette.
• LEMON VINAIGRETTE:.
• In a screw-top jar combine olive oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano and garlic. Cover and shake well. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Makes about 1/2 cup.

MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, garlic clove, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt.
• Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until blended.

MIXED GREENS WITH MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend first 5 ingredients in blender until well blended. Add oil; blend 15 sec.
• Place greens in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Top with cheese.

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook couscous in plenty of water, according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the water and let the couscous cool a bit then place in a large bowl.
• To the bowl, add the red onion, chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes and olives.
• In a separate, small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, grated garlic, sea salt, black pepper and coriander. Pour it over the couscous mixture, to taste (you might not need it all). Toss well to combine. Gently fold in the arugula, sprinkle the Feta over the salad and taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD WITH FETA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water. Combine orzo, spinach, and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Coarsely chop artichokes, and add artichokes, reserved marinade, and 1/2 cup feta cheese to orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle each serving with remaining feta cheese. Nutritional Information Calories:338 (29% from fat) Fat:11g (sat 3.8g,mono 2.7g,poly 0.5g) Protein:11.9g

MEDITERRANEAN SWEET & SPICY SALAD WITH GREEK VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. In small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, oregano, mustard, red pepper and garlic. Set aside.2. Cook MORNINGSTAR FARMS MEAL STARTERS CHIK'N STRIPS according to package directions.3. In large bowl toss together tofu, tomato, cucumber, beans, olives, onions and parsley.4. Arrange greens on 4 serving plates. Top with tofu mixture. Sprinkle with chik'n strips. Whisk oil mixture. Drizzle over each salad. Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, garlic clove, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking.

CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD RECIPE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, puree the olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper, until smooth and emulsified. (If it's too thick, thin out with more oil or water, and puree again.)
• Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, red onion, and feta in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEAS SALAD WITH HERB-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE RECIPE | CHEFDEHOME.COM

Steps:

• To make dressing, in a wide salad bowl, add juice and zest of orange, zest and juice of lemon, with olive oil and fine minced oregano. Whisk with hand-whisk to emulsify the oil and citrus. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Drain chickpeas and add to salad bowl with dressing. Also add chopped onion. Mix then set aside to let chickpeas and onion marinate in dressing while you cut rest of the veggies.
• Once all veggies are sliced, add into salad bowl and toss well to combine. Also add olives and fresh mint. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve chilled or at room temperature.