Assorted Greens With Feta Cinnamon Dusted Pecans And Raspberry Vinaigrette Food

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS, PECANS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE AND CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the onion into thin wedges, through the root end. Toss with the olive oil, season with salt, to taste, and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast until just soft and brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Put the spinach and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with some of the dressing and toss. Add more dressing as needed; spinach should just be lightly coated. Divide salad among 4 chilled plates. Top with pecans, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
• Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon, honey, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.

SALAD WITH NASTURTIUMS AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, honey and mustard with a fork. Gradually whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Add a handful of raspberries. Put in the blender. Puree into a smooth red dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Makes about 1/2 cup/125 ml of dressing.
• For the salad: Put the greens in a salad bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Strew the blossoms over and serve immediately.

ASSORTED GREENS WITH FETA, CINNAMON DUSTED PECANS AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pecans: Combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add pecans and stir constantly until pecans are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately add cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir well to mix. Pour onto a foil lined tray. Cool completely. Can be stored in air-tight container for up to two weeks. Vinaigrette: Combine raspberries, water, vinegar, corn syrup and ground mustard in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Gradually add oil. Stir in chives and season with pepper and salt. Chill until ready to serve. Combine salad greens with feta cheese. Top with fresh raspberries, if desired. Drizzle with Raspberry Vinaigrette and top with Cinnamon Dusted Pecans. Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another meal.

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Place water, vinegar, salt, honey, basil, and raspberries into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
• 2. Select Variable 1.
• 3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 5. Remove lid plug and drizzle olive oil in a slow stream through the lid plug opening.
• 4. Replace lid plug and turn to Variable 10, then High. Blend for an additional 10 seconds.