Here are fresh and springy ways to use up that package of mixed greens.
22 Recipes To Finish Off That Package of Mixed Greens
Updated on Mar. 15, 2024
1/22
Chef Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For much of the year, I can use my garden's produce when I make this cool salad. In spring, the salad mix and radishes come from my crop. In summer, I use the tomatoes, cabbage and carrots. What a good feeling! —Evelyn Gubernath, Bucyrus, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 171 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
2/22
Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2-1/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Balsamic vinaigrette is a classic, versatile dressing. A variety of savory seasonings gives this recipe a tangy kick. It's the perfect complement to a bed of fresh greens. —Edgar Wright, Silver Spring, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 199 calories, 19g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
3/22
Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette)
From the Recipe Creator:
For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you'd like. —Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 109 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
4/22
Company Green Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix in at the potluck. Works perfectly every time. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 162 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
5/22
Spring Greens Quiche
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Leafy greens brighten this savory pie—the ideal comfort food for spring. Add a side of healthy vegetables, a salad or fruit and you have a light and satisfying lunch.—Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 465 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
6/22
Berry Tossed Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kiwi and feta add interest to this delightful salad that's sweet, tangy, creamy and tart. It pairs perfectly with the grilled ribs my mom likes to make. She got the recipe from a good friend. —Krista Kliebenstein, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 167 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
7/22
Northwest Salmon Salad
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings (1 cup dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients—salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts—all in one recipe. The salmon
and dressing make a tasty sandwich too. —Davis Clevenger, Dexter, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 salad with 1/4 cup dressing: 305 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.
8/22
Homemade Strawberry Vinegar
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet and sour, this easy strawberry vinegar makes a great summer salad dressing. —Mary Hise, Cocoa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
9/22
Michigan Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe reminds me what I love about my home state: picking apples with my children, buying greens at the farmers market and tasting cherries on vacations. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 172 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.
10/22
Citrus Vinaigrette
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1/2 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Tart, tangy and citrusy flavors abound in this quick citrus vinaigrette recipe. Whisk it together any night of the week you've got the good greens to go with it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 53 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
11/22
BLT Chicken Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. —Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 281 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
12/22
12-Hour Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she served this colorful crunchy salad. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since it must be made the night before. —Dorothy Bowen, Thomasville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 280 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
13/22
Buttermilk Dressing
Total Time
5 min
Servings
32 servings (1 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of creamy, delicious dressing to toss with your favorite greens and veggies. —Patricia Mele, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat.
14/22
Layered Picnic Loaves
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd. Made ahead, it's easily carted to any gathering. Kids and adults alike say it's super. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 341 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 991mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
15/22
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tomato salad is a summertime must. A standout dressing takes the tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 74 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
16/22
Italian Dressing
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. —Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 126 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat.
17/22
Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.—Gretchen Farr, Port Orford, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 230 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
18/22
Low-Fat Tangy Tomato Dressing
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to the oil-heavy versions sold in stores. —Sarah Eiden, Enid, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 15 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
19/22
Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love adding grilled chicken to our salads in the summer, but the real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. This salad goes great with a fresh baguette and a frosty glass of minted lemonade. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 455 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
20/22
Cioppino-Mixed Green Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Living in California, the "salad bowl" of the United States, I’m inspired to cook nutritious meals like cioppino. Whenever my friends and I get together, this salad—a spin on the classic seafood stew—is the top request. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 285 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
21/22
Steak Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves blue cheese and I like a hearty salad that eats like a meal, so I put the two things together to make this steak salad recipe. The sweet-tartness of dried cranberries pairs deliciously with the cheese, creamy avocado and balsamic vinegar. It's irresistible! —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 321 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat.
22/22
Grilled Pizza with Greens & Tomatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 pizzas (4 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This smoky grilled pizza scores big with me for two reasons. It encourages my husband and son to eat greens, and it showcases fresh produce. —Sarah Gray, Erie, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 398 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein.
