Best Baby Salad Greens With Sweet Potato Croutons And Stilton Recipes

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GREENS WITH HOMEMADE CROUTONS



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A lively salad of fresh greens gets a flavorful boost from homemade croutons baked with tarragon, thyme and basil. - Ann Bush, Colorado City, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick), cubed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash celery salt
SALAD:
2 cups spring mix salad greens
2 cups torn romaine or fresh baby spinach
1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place bread cubes in a bowl. Drizzle with butter; toss lightly. Sprinkle with seasonings; toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 14-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BABY GREENS AND BERRY SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Daisy Brand Light Sour Cream
1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon very finely chopped sweet onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 ounce package baby salad greens
3 cups fresh mixed berries
1/3 cup honey roasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • 1.In a small bowl, beat the sour cream, apple juice concentrate, poppy seeds, onion and salt with wire whisk until blended.
  • 2.Divide the salad greens among 6 salad plates. Top each evenly with the berries.
  • 3.Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with almonds before serving.

BABY SALAD GREENS WITH SWEET POTATO CROUTONS AND STILTON



BABY SALAD GREENS WITH SWEET POTATO CROUTONS AND STILTON image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the salad:
1 large sweet potato (10 to 12 ounces), peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 6-ounce bag baby salad greens
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parsley, chervil, chives
2 ounces Stilton or blue cheese, crumbled or cut into small pieces (about 1/2 cup)
For the dressing:
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • 1. Steam the sweet potatoes for 5 minutes, until just tender. Remove from the heat and drain on paper towels. 2. In a medium, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, shaking the pan and moving the pieces around often, until evenly browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain on paper towels. 3. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt pepper, olive oil and buttermilk. 4. Place the salad greens in a salad bowl and top with the cheese. Toss with the dressing. Sprinkle on the sweet potato croutons and serve.

FRESH CHICKEN SALAD WITH BABY GREENS



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This is a very delicious salad that will fill you up by itself, or it can be served on the side. Perfect with leftover chicken breast.

Provided by E. Clark

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup pesto sauce
3 cups mixed baby greens
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast in the skillet 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and shred. Return to skillet, mix in pesto sauce, and continue cooking just until sauce is heated through.
  • Place greens in a bowl, and top with chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

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