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Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

I wanted to serve a salad with the Italian Chili and the Parmesan-Corn Bread Muffins so I went in search of finding a good Italian vinaigrette to toss with a simple green salad.  After being inspired by several different recipes I decided to create one myself.  It was a simple and delicious vinaigrette tossed with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese and it paired perfectly with the chili and cornbread muffins.

Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

How to Make a Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

Combine the canola oil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, dried mustard, onion powder, paprika, and sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste, together in a glass jar or small bowl.  Whisk until well combined.  Set aside for flavors to mingle – at least 30 minutes.

Place a mixture of romaine and mixed greens together in a bowl then top with grape tomatoes, diced cucumbers, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese.  Drizzle the top with the Italian vinaigrette then toss to coat evenly.   Serve immediately.  Enjoy.

Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

 

Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

Italian Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup of canola oil
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 ½ tsp of sugar more if desired
  • ½ tsp of dried oregano
  • ½ tsp of dried basil
  • ¼ tsp of dried mustard
  • ¼ tsp of onion powder
  • ¼ tsp of paprika
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Mixed Green Salad:

  • 2 cups of romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups of mixed greens
  • Handful of grape tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
  • ¼ cup of croutons
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Combine the canola oil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, dried mustard, onion powder, paprika, and sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste, together in a glass jar or small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside for flavors to mingle - at least 30 minutes.
  • Place a mixture of romaine and mixed greens together in a bowl then top with grape tomatoes, diced cucumbers, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the top with the Italian vinaigrette then toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
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  1. I eat salad every single day, and am always looking for new salad dressings. This Italian vinaigrette looks delicious, Pam! I love the herbs and spices in it, as well as the dried mustard. I can’t wait to try this!

  2. 5 stars
    My family loves all types of salads so I’m always looking for new delicious recipes and this one did not disappoint! It was so easy to make and packed with so many fresh flavors. Thanks for this, it’s a keeper!

    1. Sabrina,

      I’m so happy your family enjoyed this salad. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

      -Pam