Best Sweet And Crunchy Salad Recipes

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SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD



Sweet and Crunchy Jicama Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon honey, such as wildflower
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large jicama (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 Honeycrisp apple, cut into thin matchsticks
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY SALAD



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This is an easy and delicious summer salad. I usually double the recipe for parties. You can also use oriental flavored ramen noodles, if you like.

Provided by Louise

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 2h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and sliced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup cashews

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a bowl of warm water and soak for 15 minutes or until soft.
  • Whisk together the oil, sugar, vinegar and seasoning packs.
  • Drain the noodles and combine in a large bowl with the coleslaw, oranges, water chestnuts, green onions and sunflower seeds.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Add cashews before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.7 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 489 mg, Sugar 32.8 g

SWEET AND CRUNCHY GARDEN SALAD



Sweet and Crunchy Garden Salad image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 cup sugar
1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of black pepper
Dash of cayenne
3 green onion (scallion) tops, thinly sliced
One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled

Steps:

  • Mix the almonds with 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring as the sugar melts and the almonds brown. Carefully spread the almonds on an ungreased baking sheet to cool, using a metal spatula; the nuts will be very hot. When completely cooled, break the candied almonds into tiny pieces.
  • Tear the iceberg and romaine lettuce into pieces and transfer them to a salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • Combine the oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl, and mix well. Chill covered, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.
  • Combine the lettuce, sliced green onions, candied almonds and orange segments in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD



Sweet and Crunchy Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chopped broccoli in 1/2-inch pieces (from about 2 heads)
8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/3-inch dice
1/2 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled aged gorgonzola

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of ice water alongside. Add the broccoli to the pot and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes, just until bright green and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli to the ice water to shock. Drain well.
  • Place the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until crispy and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of the fat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the mascarpone, mayonnaise, cider vinegar and salt. Add the broccoli, pancetta, reserved fat, cranberries, walnuts and gorgonzola. Toss well to coat and combine.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY PEA SALAD



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Very easy salad. Can have all the ingredients in pantry for a spontaneous get-together. Peas combine with pickles and peanuts for a refreshing summer salad.

Provided by lahop2it

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
½ cup sweet pickles, halved and sliced
½ cup roasted Spanish peanuts
¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Lightly mix peas, sweet pickles, peanuts, and creamy salad dressing in a bowl. Chill until cold, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SWEET AND CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     Fry     Broccoli

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 # bacon cooked and into pieces
1 large head of broccoli
1/2 head cauliflower ( optional )
medium red onion chopped fine
1 c raisins
1/2 c sunflowers seeds

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crispy and crumble into tiny bits. Chop broccoli & cauliflower into 1/2 " chunks. Slice onion and chop up fine and add to vegetables. Mix in raisins and sunflower seeds. Top with dressing below. Chill and serve. Dressing Stir together 1 c mayonnaise 1/2 c sugar 2 T vinegar Mix dressing well with salad.

CRUNCHY SWEET AND SOUR SALAD



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This is an absolutely wonderful salad for a dinner party - it is very aesthetically pleasing to look at (all green with brown crunchies) and you also make your own delicious, sweet and sour salad dressing to go with it. Please note: the dressing is included in the recipe list and it makes approx. 1-1/4 cup - the amount you will need for the salad. This recipe was adapted from a Junior League cookbook from Jackson, MS.

Provided by larchie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, uncooked & broken (discard spice packet, just get normal size ramen noodles, i just put 3 oz down)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet and brown walnuts & ramen noodles; cool on paper towels.
  • Combine browned noodles and walnuts with broccoli, lettuce, and onions in large serving bowl.
  • Whisk remaining four ingredients together in mixing bowl.
  • Dress salad when ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.3, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 160, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 12.4, Protein 5.4

SWEET AND CRUNCHY GARDEN SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix the almonds with 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring as the sugar melts and the almonds brown. Carefully spread the almonds on an ungreased baking sheet to cool, using a metal spatula; the nuts will be very hot. When completely cooled, break the candied almonds into tiny pieces.Tear the iceberg and romaine lettuce into pieces and transfer them to a salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.Combine the oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl, and mix well. Chill covered, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.Combine the lettuce, sliced green onions, candied almonds and orange segments in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 806

SWEET AND CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



Sweet and Crunchy Chicken Salad Sandwiches image

Add a new dish to your picnic repertoire with our Sweet and Crunchy Chicken Salad Sandwich. These crunchy chilled chicken salad sandwiches get their signature taste from juicy sliced grapes and finely chopped celery.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 tsp. salad supreme salt-free seasoning blend
1 cup chopped leftover cooked rotisserie chicken
2 Tbsp. chopped pecan halves
1/2 cup grapes, sliced in half horizontally
1 stalk celery, finely chopped

Steps:

  • STIR MIRACLE WHIP Dressing and salad supreme in medium bowl until well blended. Mix in remaining ingredients. Chill until serving.
  • SERVE with crackers or on your favorite bread such as croissants, dinner rolls or hoagie buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

CRUNCHY AND SWEET CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Crunchy and sweet Cauliflower Salad image

I am always looking for low calorie dishes that are quick and easy. They also have to pass the husband test. This one did. Great to make ahead in a big bowl to have it all week. Add any other of your favorite ingredients, like cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, and nuts. This is one that you can be creative with. It is all about the sweet with the crunchy!

Provided by joanne ricci @angelpuppy

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head of cauliflower
6 slice(s) low sodium bacon
1 medium red onion
2 stalk(s) celery, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries,(other dried fruit)
1 cup(s) mayonnaise, light
1/4 cup(s) splenda
2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar
- pepper to taste
- top with sunflower seeds or nuts

Steps:

  • cut up head of cauliflower and remove stem. (I steam mine to soften a little)Cut up into bite size pieces and put in large bowl.
  • add celery and red onion. Add any other veggies you would like at this point. Be creative! (Sometimes I add red, yellow peppers, cucumbers or even peas. What ever you have on hand.
  • Make the dressing in seperate bowl. Mix the Mayo, splenda, apple cider vinegar and pepper to taste. Whisk until mixed. Add more apple cider vinegar to thin the dressing if you would like.
  • Mix the salad with the dressing and refrigerate for about two hours before serving. Top with sunflower seeds or nuts for that extra added Crunch!

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