SPINACH SALAD WITH CHEESE, RAISINS AND WALNUTS(AZERBAIJAN)
Simple and delicious. Add some fresh bread on the side, and this becomes a nice, light meal. From the country of Azerbaijan. Recipe adapted from AZ Cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Spinach
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil with the lemon juice and vinegar if using. Add honey or any sweetener you like now, if desired.
- Add the spinach, cheese, walnuts and raisins and toss thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (If you are using feta cheese, you don't have to add salt to the salad since feta cheese is salty enough). Serve right away. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.7, Protein 5
SPINACH BERRY SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS
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.
RAISIN-WALNUT WALDORF SALAD
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
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
APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD
This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH RASPBERRIES & CANDIED WALNUTS
I created a bright spinach salad with raspberries for a big family dinner. Even those who don't normally like spinach change their minds after the first bite. -Robert Aucelluzzo, Simi Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until frothy. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with raspberries and 1 cup candied walnuts (save remaining walnuts for another use).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WALDORF SALAD II
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
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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