Best Grape And Candied Garlic Salad Recipes

JUST LIKE DEWEY'S CANDIED WALNUT AND GRAPE SALAD

Just Like Dewey's Candied Walnut and Grape Salad image

Perfect for special occasions, but simple enough to make every night. Has a lovely citrus basil vinaigrette that goes well with this salad as well as others. Taste's just like the salad they serve at Dewey's Pizza in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5 cups baby romaine leaves or 5 cups mesclun
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
3 1/2 ounces quality gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup candied walnuts or 1/2 cup candied pecans, halves (may purchase or make Candied Walnuts)
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Place baby romaine leaves in a salad bowl and top with sliced grapes, candied nuts and crumbled gorgonzola (if making your own candied nuts do this step first so they have a moment to cool).
Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, basil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Serve dressing with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 518.4, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 7.2

CREAMY GRAPE SALAD

Creamy Grape Salad image

Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with brown sugar and pecans. -Marge Elling, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 pounds seedless red grapes
2 pounds seedless green grapes
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GORGONZOLA AND GRAPE SALAD

Gorgonzola and Grape Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time P1DT10m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup aged red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
5 cloves garlic
1 1/2 small shallots, minced
2 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
20 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups seedless green and red grapes, halved
1 cup Gorgonzola, crumbled
3 heads frissee lettuce, or other hearty green

Steps:

Dressing: Place red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and garlic cloves in a blender and pulse on high speed. Add the shallots and slowly incorporate the extra-virgin olive oil while blender is on high speed. Finish seasoning with black pepper and allow the dressing to sit for 24 hours, refrigerated, before using.
For the candied garlic: Coat a sheet pan with oil for the finished garlic. Place the garlic and water in a large saute pan over medium to high heat. Boil the cloves until they are cooked through but still firm to the touch and still maintain their shape. This takes about 8 minutes. By this time the water should be all the way or close to being evaporated. At this point, add the sugar in with the garlic cloves and continue to cook over medium heat while stirring occasionally. After a couple of minutes the sugar will begin to caramelize. At this point it is important that the garlic be stirred constantly so they become evenly coated with the caramelized sugar. Continue to caramelize the garlic until golden to dark golden brown. This process happens very quickly so stay alert. Turn the garlic out onto the greased sheet pan and cool.
For the salad: Place the grapes, Gorgonzola and candied garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup of dressing. You want enough dressing in the bowl to fully saturate the cheese and grape mixture. Add the lettuce and toss your salad. Taste for seasoning.

GRAPE AND CANDIED GARLIC SALAD

GRAPE AND CANDIED GARLIC SALAD image

Categories Salad Leafy Green Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

Dressing:
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
5 cloves garlic
1 1/2 small shallots, minced
2 1/2 cups olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Candied garlic:
20 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
Salad:
2 cups green & red grapes, halved
3 heads lettuce
Candied pecans

Steps:

Dressing: Place vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt and garlic in blender. Pulse on high speed. Add the shallots and slowly incorporate olive oil while blender is on high. Season with pepper and allow dressing to sit for 24 hrs., refrigerated. Candied garlic: Coat a cookie sheet with oil for the finished garlic. Place the garlic and water in a large saute pan over medium to high heat. Boil the cloves until they are cooked through but still firm to the touch and still maintain their shape (about 8 minutes). By this time, the water should be all the way or close to being evaporated. At this point, add the sugar in with the garlic cloves and continue to cook over medium heat while stirring occassionally. After a couple of minutes, the sugar will begin to caramelize. The garlic must be stirred constantly so they become evenly coated with the caramelized sugar. Continue to caramelize the garlic until golden to dark golden brown. *This process happens very quickly so stay alert* Turn the garlic out onto the greased sheet and cool. Mix all ingredients and coat with dressing.