Best Mixed Greens Salad With Strawberries And Candied Walnuts Recipes

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STRAWBERRY & GLAZED WALNUT SALAD



Strawberry & Glazed Walnut Salad image

This easy salad takes just minutes to make, but is oh so good.-Kelly Zimpfer, Souderton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
1 package (7 ounces) glazed walnuts
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, walnuts, spinach and salad greens. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STRAWBERRY AND MIXED GREEN SALAD



Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad image

A refreshing green summer salad, perfectly complemented by balsamic vinaigrette and the addition of fresh strawberries, nuts, and cheese.

Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups (200 g) mix of baby greens or fresh baby spinach
2 cups strawberries (, hulled and quartered (or other berries))
100 g/4 oz crumbled blue cheese ((such as Roquefort) or goat cheese (such as Sainte Maure))
1/2 cup chopped pecans or other nuts/candid nuts (, preferably toasted)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey (, optional)
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • In a large bowl place greens, strawberries, cheese, and nuts. Pour as much dressing as you want over salad mixture and toss to combine Serve immediately.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad image

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
  • Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

SPINACH BERRY SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



Spinach Berry Salad with Candied Walnuts image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Creole or grainy mustard
2 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup cherry jam
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces baby spinach
1 pint blackberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup Candied Walnuts, recipe follows
1 small chunk Parmesan or pecorino
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups walnut halves
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, jam, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil in a slow stream and continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
  • For the salad: Toss together the spinach, blackberries, onions and Candied Walnuts in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Using a vegetable peeler, shave some cheese over the top.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the walnuts and stir to coat. Raise the heat to medium, add the sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved and caramelized, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then transfer the mixture to the baking sheet. Spread the nuts in a single layer. Let the walnuts cool until hardened, about 15 minutes.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY DRESSING



Mixed Green Salad with Strawberry Dressing image

Provided by Judy Wilkins

Categories     Salad     Berry     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Summer     Bon Appétit     Texas

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1-pound basket strawberries, hulled, halved
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
1 7-ounce package crumbled feta cheese (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Mash enough strawberries to measure 1/3 cup. Place remaining strawberries in large bowl. Add greens, cheese, and nuts. Whisk oil, vinegar, and sugar in small bowl to blend. Whisk in mashed strawberries. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add to salad; toss to coat.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH SUGARED WALNUTS, BLACKBERRIES, AND FETA



Mixed Greens Salad with Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries, and Feta image

This vivid salad made with fresh spinach, jewel-like blackberries, and candied walnuts is an inspired combination.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably lemon-infused)
10 ounces mixed salad greens, such as baby spinach and red-leaf and Boston lettuces
1 pound fresh blackberries (about 4 pints)
9 ounces feta cheese, preferably French, crumbled
Sugared Walnuts
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, orange juice, and salt. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Put salad greens, blackberries, feta, and walnuts into a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

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