Best Spinach Walnut Salad W Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

HARVEST SALAD WITH RASPBERRY WALNUT VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Harvest Salad with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
6 oz. baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. red raspberry jam (with seeds)
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 cup walnut oil or extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. To toast the walnuts, preheat oven to 375 F. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the walnuts begin to brown. 2. In a large bowl or separate serving bowls, toss together spinach, cranberries, cheese, tomato, avocado, and red onion. 3. Combine raspberry jam and red wine vinegar in a food processor. With the motor running slowly add in the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (This can be done by hand with a whisk but the dressing will easily separate.) Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve.

RASPBERRY WALNUT VINAGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

Raspberry Walnut Vinagrette Salad Dressing image

We eat salad every day and I like variety! This is a fav in our house! Enjoy! It goes well on Mixed greens with chopped walnuts, and whatever veggies you like such as tomato and cucumber. You might even enjoy some crumbled Gorgonzola cheese! For an extra kick we like to sometimes add some chipotle powder to the dressing!

Provided by christymarsh

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 15 ounces, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup raspberry jam (sweetened with fruit juices, no sugar added)
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup walnut oil
salt

Steps:

Combine the jam, water, and vinegar together, slowly add the oil while whisking constantly until well blended. Salt to taste.
This will taste best if given time for the flavors to meld, but it is still very good immediately after making!
Serving size 2 Tablespoons or 1 ounce.