Best Tossed Salad And Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipes

Tossed Salad and Raspberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound mixed field greens
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut pieces
One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

For the salad: Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Mix in the cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes and feta.
For the vinaigrette: Combine the raspberries, vinegars, sugar and mustard in a blender until smooth. Slowly stream in the oil until combined.
Toss the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.

Tossed Green Salad W. Chicken and Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette image

Provided by Steve P.

Time 27m

Yield 4 21/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens (8 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 medium bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1/2 cup red onion, slices separated into rings
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
8 ounces cooked boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
black pepper, 5 to 8 twists peppercorn grinder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup small diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Mix salad greens and vegetables in large bowl.
Just before serving, drizzle with Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Arrange chicken strips on top of salad. Twist black peppercorn grinder over salad.
To prepare Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette, In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, 4 minutes.
Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute.
Add the chipotles and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.
Add the raspberries and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the sugar and salt, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cool before using as a salad dressing.
Tips for other uses:.
For a clear glaze, strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
Serving Suggestions:.
Use as a barbecue sauce, glaze, or basting sauce for poultry, shrimp, and meats. Pour over a block of cream cheese and serve as a dip with club crackers. Use as a sauce for meatballs or cocktail sausages for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Great in wraps.