RED, GREEN AND WHITE CHRISTMAS SALAD
A festive salad filled with Christmas colours to compliment any festive spread! Perfect for making ahead.
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil.
- Cut the woody ends off the asparagus, then cut the asparagus into 3. Separate the asparagus heads from the stems.
- Trim the beans and place in a separate pile.
- Remove the strings along each side of the snow peas.
- Place the beans in the boiling water. When the water comes back to the simmer again, leave the beans to simmer for 30 seconds. (Note 1)
- Add the asparagus stems in. Once it comes back up to a simmer, count 30 seconds again. Then add the snow peas and asparagus heads, bring it back up to a simmer and count to 30 seconds.
- Immediately drain the greens and run cold water over the greens for 10 seconds to stop the cooking process.
- Once cool, set aside to dry. Roughly dry with a paper towel if serving immediately.
- Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to mix.
- Place the greens in a bowl and toss with the Dressing.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, crumble over feta and scatter with dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 128 g, Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, Fat 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Fiber 2.8 g, Sugar 4.9 g
CHRISTMAS PASTA SALAD
Thanks to its festive colors, this pasta salad will shine bright on your holiday table. For the vibrant green dressing, we jazzed up traditional basil pesto with spinach and almonds. A couple tablespoons of white wine vinegar go into the whole dish for extra tang. The pesto can be made three days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Drop the broccoli into the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into the cold water to stop the cooking. Let sit until cool, then drain and set aside.
- Return the water in the pot to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to the package directions for al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Toss the pasta with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to coat evenly and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to a blender with the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, basil, lemon juice, chives and 1/4 cup water and puree until completely smooth. Pour the pesto over top of the pasta and add the reserved broccoli, red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss gently until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more chopped chives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD
With its red and green ingredients, this salad is perfect for Christmas meals. Local cranberries and blue cheese make a great combination with salad greens, apples, walnuts and a simple cranberry vinaigrette. It's a family favorite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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