Best Off White Salad With Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

BASIL-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Your greens will thank you for this bold dressing with garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

CITRUS-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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This is a refreshing, summer-time salad dressing. I use this dressing on assorted greens, a diced apple, and toasted pecans. Use your favorite salad and try this warm-weather dressing. Great with grilled fish.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed is best)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons onions, finely minced (or 1 *pressed pearl onion)
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

I put all the above dressing ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake.
Use as needed.
Refrigerate leftovers to use within one week.
*use your garlic press on the pearl onion, it's perfect for a little onion flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 73.7, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.3

SNOW-WHITE SALAD

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I love to collect recipes for all kinds of occasions. This sweet gelatin salad is one I often make for Christmas, decorating it with halved red candied cherries for "holly berries" and green candied cherries cut into "leaves".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup sugar
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
Red and green candied cherries, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water; set aside. In a saucepan, bring pineapple and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in marshmallow creme and pineapple mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold into pineapple mixture. Pour into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Decorate with cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.