Best Spring Raspberry Salad Recipes

SPRING RASPBERRY SALAD

Spring Raspberry Salad image

Toss together fresh greens, raspberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped dates and candied walnuts to create a light and flavorful side salad.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bag (5 oz) torn mixed salad greens
2 containers (6 oz each) fresh raspberries (2 cups)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

In 8-inch nonstick skillet cook walnuts and sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and walnuts are coated; cool and break apart.
In large bowl, combine salad greens, raspberries, onion and dates. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Top with cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEECH'S SPRING MEDLEY SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Cheech's Spring Medley Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pint strawberries, sliced
4 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped in half
1 red onion, diced
Fresh mint leaves, torn
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, recipe follows
Feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, add the strawberries, arugula, raisins, olives, pine nuts, red onions and mint. Top with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing and feta cheese.
Add the raspberries, oil, vinegar and sugar if using into a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 191 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 18 grams