Best Mixed Greens With Walnut And Roasted Onion Dressing Recipes

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup/60 ml walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon juice, to taste
Olive oil, to finish
6 large handfuls mixed greens (recommended: butter lettuce, frisee, rocket, radicchio, endive, romaine, mache, etc.)
2 handfuls toasted walnuts, finely chopped
Generous handful barely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Whisk in the walnut oil, drop by drop. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. If acid is needed, add lemon juice. If more oil needed, add olive oil.
Tear the greens into large bite-size pieces in a flat bowl. Add the nuts and dill. Just before serving, add only enough dressing to coat lightly when tossed. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 grams

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH WARM WALNUT DRESSING

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A stunning salad starts with mixed field greens and four other on-hand ingredients. Have it ready in 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups mixed field greens (about 5 oz)
6 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup walnut halves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Divide field greens among 4 salad bowls.
Place 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium microwavable bowl. Add walnut halves; stir to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until walnuts are fragrant.
Stir in remaining 5 tablespoons oil and the vinegar. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until dressing is warm but not boiling. Add salt; stir until dressing is well mixed. Pour over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUTS AND ROASTED ONION DRESSING

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Categories Salad Leafy Green Onion Appetizer Side Super Bowl Low Cal Lunch Winter Healthy Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large onions (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, cut into 8 wedges
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
6 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
14 cups mixed greens (such as curly endive, romaine, Belgian endive and radicchio), torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (about 4 ounces)
1/2 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 onions cut side down on baking sheet. Pour 2 tablespoons oil over. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake onions 30 minutes; turn onions over and bake until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes longer. Cool. Transfer onions to processor. Add remaining 1 cup oil, broth and vinegar and puree (mixture will be thick). Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Combine greens, 1/2 cup walnuts and half of red onion in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat greens; toss well. Sprinkle remaining walnuts and red onion over and serve.