Cheddar Walnut And Grape Salad Recipes

CHEDDAR, WALNUT AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine grapes, celery and cheese in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Toss spinach and romaine with onions; spoon onto 4 plates. Top with grape mixture and nuts.

FRESH CALIFORNIA GRAPE MOSAIC SALAD

Steps:

• Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth and form a loose paste.
• Gently toss the spinach leaves in extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• For a special presentation, Chef Boswell likes to spread the vinaigrette dressing (about 1/3 cup) on the bottom of the plate and arrange the grapes in a decorative pattern on top. The grapes can be left whole but, at his award-winning restaurant Stella!, Chef Boswell cuts the ends off of each grape so they are a uniform size and can be stood up on end in a checkerboard or mosaic pattern. The grapes are then garnished with the toasted walnuts and baby spinach leaves or other fresh greens.
• *To toast walnuts: Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 4 minutes at 350 degrees F. Gently crumble walnuts after they have cooled.
• Optional: If a softer texture of grape is desired, blanch the grapes in boiling water for 7 seconds, then shock in ice water and peel gently.

AUNT NANCY'S GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend together the frozen whipped topping and cream cheese. Fold in grapes. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes. This is pretty garnished with a small bunch of red grapes.

GRAPE-WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place grapes in a large bowl. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the blue cheese dressing over the grape mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GRAPES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Add the chives, parsley and tarragon and mix gently.
• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, grapes and walnuts. Add the mayonnaise mixture and fold together to combine. Season to taste. If desired, serve over mesclun or with bread.

JUST LIKE DEWEY'S CANDIED WALNUT AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Place baby romaine leaves in a salad bowl and top with sliced grapes, candied nuts and crumbled gorgonzola (if making your own candied nuts do this step first so they have a moment to cool).
• Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, basil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Serve dressing with salad.

GRAPE, CHEDDAR AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• COMBINE grapes, celery and cheese in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• TOSS spinach and romaine with onions; spoon onto 4 plates. Top with grape mixture and nuts.