Fruit Nut Salad With Cran Raspberry Vinaigrette Food

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH BERRIES, PECANS & GOAT CHEESE IN RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine raspberry vinegar, vegetable oil, honey, Dijon mustard, shallots, salt and pepper in a small sealable container and shake vigorously to blend (be sure honey doesn't stick to bottom). Alternatively, combine vinegar, honey, mustard, shallots, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until emulsified.
• In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries and pecans. Add the dressing little by little and toss until greens are well-coated (you may have a bit left over but you'll use most of it). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over top and serve.

TOSSED SALAD AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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.

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, vinaigrette, and Romano cheese in a large bowl; toss until spinach is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
• In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
• In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
• Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

SIMPLY ELEGANT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl mix the two vinegarettes and black pepper together, stir until well blended. Set aside.
• In a large bowl toss lettuce, cuccumbers, onions, grapes, tomatoes and almonds.
• Add to veggies the desired amount of dressing, cheese, and more almonds. Enjoy!

BEET - ORANGE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Drain beets well and cut each in half, cut larger beets into quarters.
• Place in a small salad bowl.
• Zest as much as possible of the orange peel, right into the bowl with the beets.
• Cut the ends off the orange and slice the remaining peel off being careful not to leave any pith.
• Section the orange, over the bowl, dropping the supremes into bowl with the beets, taking care to let any juice run into the bowl.
• Squeeze the juice out of the remains into the bowl.
• Discard remains.
• Vinaigrette: Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and pour over beets and orange.
• Carefully mix to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Just before serving sprinkle fresh raspberries on top.
• (Will keep in refrigerator for at least a week.).

APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Puree cranberries in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard and process until well blended. With processor running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.)
• Combine greens and apples in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

FRUIT SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, process raspberries until pureed.
• Strain to remove seeds.
• Return puree to the blender.
• Add the jam, vinegar and lemon juice; cover and process until smooth.
• Add the oil, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cover and process until blended.
• Serve with fruit.

HARVEST SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Brush walnuts with butter, sprinkle with salt and roast in 250 degree oven for about 15 minutes until toasted.
• Arrange greens on individual plates.
• Top with some of each; apple, walnuts and cheese.
• Drizzle lightly with dressing.
• For the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake until well blended.

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place in a jar with a lid and shake till sugar has dissolved.
• Store in the fridge.

FRUIT & NUT SALAD WITH CRAN-RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make dressing:.
• Drain the raspberries (I reserve the juice for another use.) Blend and push through a sieve to strain seeds.
• Combine raspberry pulp with remaining dressing ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir 1 minute until thickened. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until using.
• To serve:.
• Toss all salad ingredients in a salad bowl, or serve each ingredient in individual dishes for a "build your own salad". Serve with cooled dressing.