6 greens classic vinaigrette Recipes

carrots, peeled, firm zucchini, cucumber, sliced thin and slivered, celery ribs, sliced thin, green bell pepper, cored seeded and chopped, salt, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, good quality vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper, good quality olive oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil

very loosely packed torn pieces of mild lettuce such as butter or oakleaf, torn pieces of fresh tarragon, torn pieces of fresh chervil (see notes ), torn pieces of fresh parsley leaves, good-quality extra-virgin olive oil (see notes ), good-quality red-wine vinegar (see notes ), freshly ground black pepper, table salt or kosher salt

balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, garlic clove, crushed through a press, salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, thinly sliced, head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces, ripe beefsteak tomato , cut int eighths, seedless cucumber, unpeeled, thinly sliced, salt and pepper

salad, spanish (red onion) finely chopped (can substitute green onions/scallions), hardboiled eggs, quartered, dill gherkins, diced, bean mix, drained, whole corn kernels, drained, potatoes , cooked until firm but not mushy, fresh (if in season, lightly steamed) or canned asparagus, well drained, dressing, classic vinaigrette (oil and lemon/vinegar), aside : a flavoured oil or vinegar might add some zest, maybe garlic oil and raspberry vinegar ), a really good mayonnaise dressing