Best Lettuce Raisin And Walnut Salad With Creamy Raspberry Dressing Recipes

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LETTUCE, RAISIN AND WALNUT SALAD WITH CREAMY RASPBERRY DRESSING



Lettuce, Raisin and Walnut Salad With Creamy Raspberry Dressing image

For my birthday, several of my friends and neighbors got together and wrote down some of their favorite recipes. This one from Annette Q. sounds refreshing. Best in early summer when raspberries are in season.

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh raspberry
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons heavy cream, chilled
2 heads bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2 ounces walnuts, toasted
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mash 1/2 cup raspberries through a fine sieve set over a bowl. Press and extract as much pulp as possible.
  • Add vinegar and sugar to pulp and stir to dissolve.
  • Whisk in oil and cream.
  • Combine lettuce, raisins and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Lightly coat lettuce leaves with dressing, add salt and pepper to taste; toss.
  • Divide among plates and sprinkle with remaining raspberries.

SIMPLY SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



Simply Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing image

Fresh, fruity and delightfully creamy, our raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing is naturally vegan, gluten-free and ready for your salad in 10 minutes.

Provided by Nina Cherie Franklin

Categories     Dressing

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries*
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup raw walnut halves or pieces, toasted**
1/4 white red wine or sherry vinegar***
1 tablespoon raspberry preserves****
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Measure all the ingredients and add everything to your blender or food processor.
  • With variable speed units, start with a low speed and then gradually increase it to a higher speed until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
  • Use the dressing on a salad or as a marinade for other dishes. Transfer any leftover dressing to an airtight sealed container and store it in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 cal

RAISIN-WALNUT WALDORF SALAD



Raisin-Walnut Waldorf Salad image

I enjoy playing around with recipes, trying to create tastes that I like without sacrificing my diabetic diet. A creamy pudding-and-yogurt dressing drapes this healthy updated version of the traditional Waldorf salad. -Jean Mabis, Shumway, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
4 cups chopped unpeeled red apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar, optional
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Stir in celery and raisins. Combine the yogurt, pudding mix and sugar substitute if desired; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAVORITE RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD



Favorite Raspberry Tossed Salad image

Our home economists tossed together mixed greens, fresh raspberries, mushrooms, feta cheese and more in this pretty salad. Toasted pecan halves add fun crunch...and a homemade raspberry dressing brings a delicious tan to the mix!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup julienned red onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
2 tablespoons 100% raspberry fruit spread, melted
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the fruit spread, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WALDORF SALAD II



Waldorf Salad II image

This traditional salad is delicious, and you can vary the ingredients to your preference. Try adding diced, roasted chicken to make this salad a meal!

Provided by Penny

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 apples -- peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Stir in the apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

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