Best Balsamic Asiago Salad Recipes

SUMMER SALAD WITH ASIAGO, PEARS, AND CASHEWS

Summer Salad with Asiago, Pears, and Cashews image

Enjoy this fresh toss salad made with greens and pear. Perfect for side dish that can be ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (5 oz) mixed spring greens
1/2 cup shaved Asiago cheese
1 medium ripe pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cashew halves and pieces

Steps:

In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients.
In medium bowl, toss greens with dressing; arrange on serving platter. Top with remaining salad ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

BALSAMIC HERB VINAIGRETTE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 cups canola oil

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add the oil in a steady stream. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 19g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.