Best Skinny Nut And Berry Salad Toss Recipes

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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.

BERRY TOSSED SALAD



Berry Tossed Salad image

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

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.

STRAWBERRY TOSSED SALAD



Strawberry Tossed Salad image

Meet the Cook: One reason I particularly like this recipe is that it's so versatile. I've served the salad with poultry, ham and pork all throughout the year and even used it to add color to the table at Christmas. Recently, when I brought this for a dinner at church, one lady asked if she could take home the little that was left for her husband's lunch the next day - and he very rarely eats salad or fruit. Right now, my husband and I are in the middle of building our retirement home out in the country. We have four grown children and five grandchildren. -Patricia McNamara, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch white pepper
8 cups torn romaine
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing, place first seven ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until sugar is dissolved., In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Just before serving, shake dressing again and toss with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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