Elegant Spring Salad Homemade Gourmet Food

ELEGANT CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD

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This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make and yet looks very elegant. -Irene Fenlason, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

9 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium pear, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S ELEGANT SALAD

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This salad is served at every family function from B-days to Thanksgiving! I don't know the origin of it, my mom started making it from when we were all very little. It's a MUST HAVE at my house! Don't substitute the ingredients, though, it won't turn out. Been there, tried it, failed, lol. It's awesome just as is!!!!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, cut bit-sized
1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces (the flower part)
1 (3 ounce) jar hormel real bacon bits (see note)
1 medium onion, halved, sliced thin
Miracle Whip, to lightly coat (Do not sub or use light)
7/8 ounce McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning, 1/3 of a 2 . 62 oz. bottle (do not sub.!)
5 1/3 ounces canned parmesan cheese, 2/3 of the green can kind

Steps:

Note: The bottle says equivilant to 1 1/2 lbs bacon and do NOT sub immitation; You can also use the new kind that comes in a sealed pouch, use 3/4 to 1 cup, depending on how much bacon flavor you like.
In large bowl, toss all ingredients.
Add enough Miracle Whip to lightly coat all.
Stir all well, chill at least one hour or overnight.
Best overnight, though.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 323.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.4

ELEGANT SPRING SALAD- HOMEMADE GOURMET

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This recipe uses Homemade Gourmet's Garlic Basil Seasoning Mix. For more recipes using Homemade Gourmet mixes see Cookingfor7's public recipe book, "Homemade Gourmet Recipes".

Provided by Homemade Gourmet Ju

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon homemade gourmet garlic basil seasoning
1 green onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
2 zucchini, cut into cubes
1/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package spring greens, salad
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 lb cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together lemon joice, seasoning, green onion and olive oil; set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl combine zucchini and water. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain and pat dry; drizzle with 1 tablespoon of dressing.
In a large bowl toss remaining dressing with greens and tomatoes.
Divide salad onto individual plates, top with zucchini cubes and shrimp, and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 120.2, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 16.4

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