Festive Strawberry Nut Salad Food

STRAWBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, thoroughly shake or whisk together the oil, Balsamic vinegar, mustard and honey.
• In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries, chopped celery, avocado, chicken (if using) and walnuts together.
• Divide the shredded lettuce between two plates.
• Top with the tossed strawberries, celery, avocado, chicken and walnuts.
• Drizzle with the dressing.
• Serve at once.

STRAWBERRY WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Place walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 mins, keeping a watchful eye that they do not burn.
• Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
• In the bottom of a large mixing bowl whisk together oil and balsamic until emulsified. Whisk in remaining ingredients.
• Add Spring mix and addittional salad ingredients. Toss well.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and core pineapple; cut into cubes. Place in a 3- or 4-qt. glass serving bowl. Stir in remaining fruit., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and lemon juice and mix well. Fold in whipped topping. , Spread over fruit. Garnish with additional berries if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

NUTTY STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, oil, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the almonds, and cook until golden brown. Remove from heat, and cool.
• In a bowl, toss the strawberries, romaine, and almonds. Mix with the dressing just before serving.

BIG FESTIVE SALAD

Steps:

• For the candied nuts: In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pistachios and hazelnuts until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water directly to the pan with the nuts and stir to coat them. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 additional minute. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool, 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
• For the salad: Spread the arugula, kale and spinach over a large round platter, leaving space in the center of the platter (it should look like a holiday wreath). Top the greens with the radicchio. Arrange the mandarin segments over the greens. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, cranberries, blueberries and cooled candied nuts.
• Lastly, sprinkle with the Parmesan, creating the look of snow. Shake the dressing one more time and pour it into a serving bowl. Place the bowl in the center of the platter and serve.

STRAWBERRY NUT BREAD

Steps:

• Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, & lemon extract til fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
• Stir together flour, salt, cream of tartar, & soda.
• Combine jam & sour cream.
• Add jam mixture alternately with dry ingredients, beating til well combined.
• Stir in walnuts.
• Divide batter between 5 greased & floured 4"x 2"x 1" loaf pans.
• Bake at 350 for 50-55.
• Cool on racks.