Strawberry Orange Spinach Salad With Toasted Walnuts Recipes

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, oil, mustard, pepper and salt. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, strawberries, cucumber, onion and carrot. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and bacon. Serve immediately.

SPINACH, WALNUT AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, preserves and salt in a large bowl.
• 2. Add strawberries and toss lightly. Place spinach in bowl and toss again to coat with dressing. Top with walnuts and cheese and serve immediately.
• *To toast walnuts, add the walnuts to a hot, dry pan set over medium heat, only toasting as many walnuts as fit in the pan in a single layer. Cook walnuts, watching constantly and stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until the walnuts start to brown and smell fragrant & toasted. Since the walnuts will burn easily in the pan, you must stir constantly to ensure even toasting until the walnuts turn a rich, golden brown. Remove walnuts to a plate or bowl to cool.

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• On salad plates, arrange the spinach, strawberries, oranges and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
• Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

ORANGE, WALNUT & SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss spinach with oranges, onions and nuts in large bowl.
• Whisk reserved orange liquid, vinegar and oil until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

SPINACH, ORANGE & STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, place salt, pepper, mustard and a few drops of oil into a bowl and whisk until smooth.
• Gradully add vinegar, oil, and orange concentrating - whisk until smooth.
• Put all salad ingredients in salad bowl and toss with dressing.
• Serve with blue cheese sprinkles.

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLE, HONEY-ROASTED WALNUTS, AND BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place 3 tablespoons honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium until honey liquefies, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Spread in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until nuts have darkened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to coat. Allow to cool.
• Combine olive oil, blackberry jam, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, basil, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Shake until vinaigrette is well combined and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
• Combine spinach, sweet apple, Granny Smith apple, cucumber, bell peppers, green onions, feta, and cooled walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Carefully mix in blackberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Lay the Del Monte Mandarin Orange sections out on paper towels to drain.
• Combine the lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard and shallots in a large bowl. Whisk until the salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in both oils until blended and thickened.
• Pile the spinach on top of the dressing and add the Del Monte Mandarin Orange sections and the walnuts. Toss until the leaves are slightly wilted and coated with the dressing.

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• If making a large salad, I suggest doing layers. For individual salads, no need for layers.
• Place 1/2 spinach in large salad bowl.
• Top with 1/2 of the strawberries, 1/2 of the oranges and half of the pecans.
• Add second layer of spinach and top with remaining strawberries, oranges and pecans.
• Serve with poppy seed dressing or balsamic dressing.