Best Skinny Nut And Berry Salad Toss Recipes

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 :

BERRY TOSSED SALAD

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Kiwi and feta add interest to this delightful salad that's sweet, tangy, creamy and tart. It pairs perfectly with the grilled ribs my mom likes to make. She got the recipe from a good friend. -Krista Kliebenstein, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
CREAMY RASPBERRY DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2-1/2 teaspoons seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, kiwi, onion, feta cheese and almonds. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SKINNY NUT AND BERRY SALAD TOSS

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29% less sat fat • 55% less sodium than the original recipe. Toss this meal-in-one salad with chicken and goat cheese and drizzle with a super-quick, shake-together raspberry vinaigrette.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups packaged fresh baby spinach leaves
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic blueberries, thawed
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 ounce semisoft goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine vinegar, mint, honey, oil, and salt. Cover and shake well.
In a large bowl, toss together spinach, chicken, strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, and goat cheese. Transfer to salad plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 2 Cups, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g