Best Fruit N Feta Tossed Salad Recipes

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APPLE-FETA TOSSED SALAD



Apple-Feta Tossed Salad image

A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have served it for years now, and no matter where i take it, I have to bring along copies of the recipe to hand out. -Marlene Clark Apple Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup walnut halves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
SALAD:
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar and pepper. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Top with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD



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With its sweet lemony dressing, this green salad comes together in only 15 minutes. Sue Stewart shares the pretty medley. "Even my picky 6-year-old will eat this," she notes from Hales Corners, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the romaine, oranges, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH FETA



Festive Tossed Salad with Feta image

I serve this colorful salad when we have guests over for dinner because it goes with just about any main entree and is a snap to toss together with packaged greens. Dried cranberries and feta cheese add a delightful touch. -Kate Hilts, Fairbanks, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
2 packages (10 ounces each) Italian-blend salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, water and salad dressing mix; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, onion, cheese and cranberries. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY FETA TOSSED SALAD



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A neighbor served this wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I've since experimented with many ingredient combinations, but this one draws the most compliments. I took it to a baby shower, and not a seed was left in the bowl. -Lisa Lesinski-Topp Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
Balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. To serve, drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRUIT 'N' FETA TOSSED SALAD



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'This is an adaptation of a salad I tasted at a restaurant. The combination of cheese and apples is delicious,' says Debbie Blackburn of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. 'I came up with the dressing recipe, which has a fruity flavor and creamy texture.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
9 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
2 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb)s Red Delicious apples, chopped
1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Strain raspberries, reserving juice; discard seeds and pulp. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, vinegar, tarragon and raspberry juice until smooth. In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, carrot and apples. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

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