Best Spring Greens With Blue Cheese And Fruits Recipes

BLUE CHEESE & BERRY TOSSED SALAD

Blue Cheese & Berry Tossed Salad image

The sweet tang of blueberries complements the sharpness of blue cheese in this breezy side. Topped with pecans, it could pass for a fancy restaurant's signature salad.-Rachael Zavala, Pleasant Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cheese, blueberries and pecans., In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPRING SALAD WITH FRUIT, FETA, AND PECANS

Spring Salad With Fruit, Feta, and Pecans image

We love this fresh and fruity salad. It's beautiful, colorful and so yummy. The strawberries and mandarin oranges are just sweet enough to mix with the savory feta cheese. The nuttiness of the pecans is a great addition. What really brings this all together is the homemade raspberry vinaigrette. It's the perfect balance of...

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
4 c spring mix greens, washed and rinsed well
1 can(s) mandarin oranges, drained, 4 oz.
6 medium strawberries, washed and sliced
1/3 c crumbled Feta cheese
1/4 c chopped pecans
RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
6 tsp raspberry preserves
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

1. Raspberry Vinaigrette: Blend all ingredients together well, (a small whisk works great). Drizzle over salad just before serving.
2. Wash and dry the greens well, then just before serving, plate each individual salad bowl with the greens.
3. Divide the oranges, strawberries, feta cheese and chopped pecans onto each plate for a beautiful presentation. (The pecans can be toasted for a nuttier flavor, if desired.)
4. Lightly drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving, and put the rest of it on the table in case anyone wants more with their salad.

SPRING GREENS FRUIT SALAD (CROWD SIZE)

Spring Greens Fruit Salad (Crowd Size) image

What a beautiful and inviting salad boasting colorful fruit and greens! Best of all, YOU can make it--it's easy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
Dash of salt
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
1 cup diced Gouda cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

Mix vinegar, oil, honey, marjoram and salt.
In large serving bowl, mix baby greens, strawberries, peaches and cheese. Add vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg

SHERRIED GREENS WITH FRUIT AND BLUE CHEESE

Sherried Greens with Fruit and Blue Cheese image

Embellish a special dinner with this simply sensational salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup dry sherry or apple juice
2 tablespoons raspberry, balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
8 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese (1 ounce)

Steps:

In tightly covered container, shake all Sherry Vinaigrette ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
On 8 salad plates, arrange salad greens, pear, strawberries and onion. Pour vinaigrette over salads. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg