SUMMER PEACH SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO, TOASTED ALMONDS + GOAT CHEESE
One of my favorite go-to summer salads is this fresh peach spinach salad with creamy goat cheese, heart-healthy avocado and crunchy toasted almonds. Drizzle this lovely peach salad with an easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette for the perfect lunch!
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Gluten Free Grain Free Lunch Salad Vegetarian
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette: balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dijon and salt and pepper. Add a sweetener here if you'd like here too. I always prefer to!
- In a large bowl, add the spinach. Drizzle with desired about of balsamic vinaigrette and toss together to combine. Top salad with peach slices, diced/sliced avocado, red onion, goat cheese crumbles and toasted almonds. Toss very gently again. Serve immediately. Salad serves 4.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, Fat 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Sugar 8.2 g
FAVORITE BROCCOLI SALAD
This broccoli salad recipe is the best! It's healthy, too, thanks to the delicious honey-mustard vinaigrette (no mayo). This broccoli salad packs great for lunch and potlucks. Recipe yields 6 side servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they'll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
- Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
- In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
- Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, covered.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side serving, Calories 280 calories, Sugar 11.3 g, Sodium 234.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RED GRAPES, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Try a flavor from the beaches of the eastern shore. This refreshing yet hearty family recipe has been adopted into the families of all of our friends. We never steam a bushel of crabs without having a huge bowl of this salad and corn on the cob on the table. This dish is simply mandatory at every BBQ, potluck or pitch-in event. Give it a try!
Provided by Coastal Roots
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble 7 slices of bacon; mix with sunflower seeds in a resealable bag.
- Combine broccoli, onion, and grapes in a bowl.
- Crumble the remaining bacon slice. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl; fold in the 1 slice crumbled bacon. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle bacon-sunflower seed mixture over salad before serving; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 382.4 mg, Sugar 8 g
LETTUCE, AVOCADO AND SUNFLOWER SEED SALAD
This is one of my favorite summer salads. I often add a little cottage cheese on the side and serve this as a meal.
Provided by Barrett
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce and sunflower seeds. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Top with sliced avocado and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 33.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SUNFLOWER BROCCOLI SALAD
This crisp salad is so refreshing that we always eat every bit. -Marilyn Newcomer, Sun City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, onion, raisins and sunflower kernels. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; stir until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SOUTHERN BROCCOLI SALAD
A classic sweet and savory Southern broccoli salad combines raw (or barely cooked) broccoli with sweet dried fruit (typically raisins or cranberries), crunchy sunflower seeds and savory Cheddar in a creamy, tangy mayonnaise dressing. Briefly blanching the broccoli in boiling water ensures bright green veggies with a crisp-tender texture. The salad gets better with time, so make it a few hours ahead and refrigerate it. (Reserve the crispy bacon and sprinkle it on top right before serving.) And, if your tastes skew sweet, further increase the sugar by another tablespoon.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; discard bacon fat or reserve for another use. Chop the bacon into bite-size pieces.
- Meanwhile, add broccoli to boiling water and cook until bright green, 1 minute. Rinse under cold water until cool (or transfer to an ice bath). Drain broccoli well and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar and sugar and mix well. Add the broccoli, cheese, raisins and sunflower seeds. Season with salt and pepper, and toss until well combined. (If time allows, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 3 hours to allow flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.)
- Transfer broccoli salad to a serving bowl or platter. Top with bacon. Salad can be served immediately, or refrigerated and served chilled.
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