Festive Green Salad And Sugared Nuts Recipes

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.

FANCY GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, cranberries, blue cheese and sunflower kernels. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

GREAT GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, parsley, lemon juice and garlic. Add the avocado, and stir to coat with the dressing.
• Just before serving, add the salad greens, and toss to coat with dressing. Sprinkle sliced almonds and feta cheese over the top.

FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook and stir walnuts in butter until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, pepper and salt. , In a salad bowl, toss the greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts., Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. , Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

FESTIVE GREEN SALAD AND SUGARED NUTS

Steps:

• For the salad: Use bagged spring greens and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, craisins and sugared nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts or cashews). You can also use honey roasted nuts, or smoked almonds.
• For the sugared nuts: Heat oven to 325.
• Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl.
• Place egg white in a separate bowl and beat at high speed of electric beater till soft peeks form.
• Continue beating, adding sugar mixture gradually till stiff peaks form. Gently stir in nuts by hand.
• Line a 9x13 pan with heavy duty tin foil. Melt the butter in the oven in the foil lined pan.
• Spread the nut mixture evenly over the butter.
• Bake stirring about every 10 minutes till nuts are browned, and no butter remains (about 25 minutes)
• Cool completely; then store in airtight container.

REFRESHING SUMMERTIME SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the baby greens, mango, watermelon, mint, feta cheese, and minced onion in a mixing bowl. Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, and mango juice concentrate together in a small bowl, and pour over the salad. Toss gently to evenly coat.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SUGARED WALNUTS, BLACKBERRIES AND FETA

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, orange juice and salt. Add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Put salad greens, blackberries, feta and walnuts into a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.
• Sugared Walnuts: Preheat oven to 350°F Combine sugar and salt in large bowl.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately toss with sugar/salt mixture.
• Transfer walnuts to a rimmmed baking sheet, and bake , stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Sugared walnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make about 2 cups.