Best Spinach Berry Salad With Candied Walnuts Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH RASPBERRIES & CANDIED WALNUTS



Spinach Salad with Raspberries & Candied Walnuts image

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

1 large egg white
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
SALAD:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries

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

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Walnuts image

This classic salad goes with just about anything you're serving. The juicy berries add a pop of color to the greens, and the sweet, crunchy nuts are good enough to eat all on their own! -Susan Howell, Royal Oak, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups walnut halves
SALAD:
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 1 pound)
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, gently swirling pan occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cover; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 1 minute. Uncover pan; continue to boil and gently swirl pan until syrup turns a deep amber color, about 2-3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and carefully stir in walnuts until evenly coated. Spread onto foil to cool completely. Break into pieces., In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons quality walnut oil, (see Cook's Note)
8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
1/2 cup whole or chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
  • Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with most of the dressing. Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
  • Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad image

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
  • Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND CANDIED WALNUTS



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Spinach, dried cranberries and candied walnuts tossed together with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Easy and delicious!

Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and dried
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup candied walnuts
2/3 cup olive oil
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Candy the walnuts: Place the walnuts and the 1/4 cup of sugar in a nonstick skillet. Turn heat to medium high and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar has melted and coated the walnuts. Turn onto a greased sheet of foil and separate with 2 forks. Let cool while assembling the salad.
  • Wash and dry the spinach. Tear into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Add cranberries and candied walnuts.
  • Make dressing: in a cruet, combine the olive oil, vinegar and honey. Shake well.
  • Dress the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 72.6, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.6

SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND GORGANZOLA



Spinach Salad with Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Gorganzola image

This is my friends favorite salad! I find this to be a very interesting combination of tastes and textures and is a great pairing with many main dishes. Add cooked chicken and make it a main dish. Be sure to have copies of the recipe ready because everyone wants one!

Provided by joan edwards @jfe22

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cup(s) baby spinach
1 cup(s) candied walnuts
1 cup(s) dried cranberries
1 cup(s) crumbled gorganzola
6 tablespoon(s) walnut oil
2 tablespoon(s) black fig vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
* - some brands of walnut oil and black fig vinegar require refridgeration

Steps:

  • Candied walnuts - Mix together 1 c walnuts, 2 Tbs honey, 1 Tbs sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper and a generous pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 325.Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray, spread nut combination on sheet and cook until nuts are deep golden, approx 12-15 min. Cool, breaking up clumps. (Can be made 3 days ahead and stored in airtight container)
  • Add 3 cups spinach to bowl. Add 1/2 c walnuts, 1/2 c cranberries, and 1/2 c gorgonzola and salad dressing to taste. Toss well. Add remaining spinach and the rest of ingredients. Toss lightly and adjust seasonings to taste. You may have extra dressing.
  • Add very thinly sliced poached or sliced pears for a great summery addition!

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