Best Michigan Salad With Rasberry Vinaigrette Recipes

MICHIGAN (CHERRY) SALAD

Michigan (Cherry) Salad image

Fresh greens and seasonal fruit, roasted chicken and breaded gorgonzola bites dressed in a homemade raspberry vinaigrette.

Provided by A Gouda Life

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1-2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
pinch of salt
3 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/2 cup blueberries
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/2 granny smith apple, sliced matchstick
1/2 cup raspberries
2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced ((rotisserie works well too!))
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved (optional)
1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Use an immersion blender (or regular) and blend vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.
Blend salad ingredients, top with dressing, crumbled gorgonzola and combine. OPTIONAL: fried gorgonzola cheese. Cut the gorgonzola into cubes. Dip into a beaten egg, then in bread crumbs (Pankow used), pressing the breading into place. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of a skillet. When the oil is hot, add the cheese cubes browning on both sides (but do not melt). Top the salad with the warm, fried gorgonzola.

MICHIGAN CHERRY SALAD

Michigan Cherry Salad image

This recipe reminds me what I love about my home state: picking apples with my children, buying greens at the farmers market and tasting cherries on vacations. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

7 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 9 cups)
3 ounces spring mix salad greens (about 5 cups)
1 large apple, chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons cherry preserves
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients., Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g 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

Ingredients

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

TRAVERSE CITY SALAD

Traverse City Salad image

Posted per a request. Traverse City Salad (featuring dried cherries)is served by many Michigan restaurants - each with their own variation. This one is my version for one very healthy salad. Note: The Traverse City area, in northern lower Michigan is known as a major cherry growing area.

Provided by Satisfied Kris

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups mixed greens
1 slice red onion, chopped or separated into rings (or to taste)
3 tablespoons dried cherries (or to taste)
3 tablespoons pecans or 3 tablespoons walnuts, roughly chopped
6 grape tomatoes or 1 small tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
4 ounces turkey (optional) or 4 ounces chargrilled chicken, cut into strips (optional)
raspberry vinaigrette dressing (bottled)

Steps:

Place the mixed greens in a bowl or dish.
Sprinkle/place remaining ingredients over the greens.
Serve with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing.

TOSSED SALAD AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Tossed Salad and Raspberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound mixed field greens
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut pieces
One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

For the salad: Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Mix in the cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes and feta.
For the vinaigrette: Combine the raspberries, vinegars, sugar and mustard in a blender until smooth. Slowly stream in the oil until combined.
Toss the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.

MICHIGAN SALAD WITH RASBERRY VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Michigan Salad with Rasberry VInaigrette Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by kimrinaldi1

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD:
5 ounces, weightArugula (or 2 Chopped Heads Of Romaine)
1/2 wholeGranny Smith, Cored And Sliced Thin
1 wholeLeftover Cooked Chicken Breast, Sliced Into Bite Size Pieces
2 ounces, weightWalnuts, Toasted In A Dry Pan Until Fragrant
1/4 cupsDried Cherries
2 TablespoonsBlue Cheese, More Or Less To Taste
Red onion
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FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cupsRaspberry Blush Vinegar
3 TablespoonsFresh Lemon Juice, Strained To Catch Seeds And Pulp
3 teaspoonsHoney, (I use 4)
2 teaspoonsKosher Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper To Taste
1 cup Olive Oil

Steps:

For the salad: Start by adding the arugula (or the chopped romaine) to a large bowl. Top with sliced apple, chicken, toasted walnuts, dried cherries and blue cheese. Toss, plate and drizzle with desired amount of the vinaigrette. For the vinaigrette: Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a medium-sized jar that has a tight-fitting lid. Shake, taste, and adjust if needed. Store any remaining dressing in the fridge; just remember to take it out about 20 minutes before using it again to thin out (it solidifies in the refrigerator).