Best Ranchy Fruit And Nut Salad Recipes

FRUIT & NUT SPINACH SALAD RECIPE

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This Fruit & Nut Spinach Salad recipe is the perfect combination of fresh summer berries, feta cheese and toasted nuts. This is topped off with a delicious Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing for the most amazing summer meal!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

⅓ cup pecans
⅓ cup almonds
10 oz spinach
1 cup sliced strawberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup blackberries
⅔ cup raspberries
1 cup feta cheese ((or goat cheese))
½ cup red onion (thinly sliced (optional))
1 bottle Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing

Steps:

Toast pecans and almonds until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool completely.
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 476 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD

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With its sweet lemony dressing, this green salad comes together in only 15 minutes. Sue Stewart shares the pretty medley. "Even my picky 6-year-old will eat this," she notes from Hales Corners, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head romaine, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently toss the romaine, oranges, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUIT & NUT SALAD

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The festive colors in this salad make it a delightful addition to the holiday spread. Quick and easy, this recipe tastes good and is also good for you.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently stir the bananas, apples, marshmallows, cranberries and whipped topping. Fold in 1/4 cup peanuts. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAMILY FAVORITE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND CROUTONS

Family Favorite Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing and Croutons image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories side-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

1 head butter lettuce, washed, spun dry and torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head red leaf lettuce, washed, spun dry and torn or cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
1 cup Croutons, recipe follows
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and flesh diced
2 pieces bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic paste, (use half of the salt and 5 cloves garlic smashed with the flat side of a knife, to make paste)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons garlic paste, (2 cloves garlic smashed with the flat side of a knife and a sprinkle of salt, to make paste)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups cubed stale Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

In a chilled salad bowl, add the greens and lightly coat the inside of the bowl with Ranch Dressing. Add the Croutons and toss lightly. Garnish with the tomatoes, avocado and bacon, serve immediately.
In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients and blend well with fork or stick blender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the bread, until well combined. Adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add in the bread and mix well with your hands, tossing to coat all sides of cubes. Pour out onto a baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.