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MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH SUGARED WALNUTS, BLACKBERRIES, AND FETA



Mixed Greens Salad with Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries, and Feta image

This vivid salad made with fresh spinach, jewel-like blackberries, and candied walnuts is an inspired combination.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (preferably lemon-infused)
10 ounces mixed salad greens, such as baby spinach and red-leaf and Boston lettuces
1 pound fresh blackberries (about 4 pints)
9 ounces feta cheese, preferably French, crumbled
Sugared Walnuts
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SUGARED WALNUTS, BLACKBERRIES AND FETA



Mixed Green Salad With Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries and Feta image

Make and share this Mixed Green Salad With Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (preferably lemon infused)
10 cups mixed salad greens, such as baby spinach, and red-leaf Boston lettuces
1 lb blackberry (about 4 pints)
9 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 cups walnut halves (about 8 oz.)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.3, Fat 66.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 1629.4, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 24.8, Protein 20.1

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CANDIED WALNUTS



Mixed Greens Salad with Strawberries and Candied Walnuts image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup walnuts
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons blush wine vinegar
2 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons mixed berry jam
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Pinch kosher salt
10 ounces mixed greens
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup candied walnuts (or pecans)
1/2 cup feta cheese
Blush wine vinaigrette, homemade (recipe follows) or store bought

Steps:

  • To make the candied walnuts: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a silicone mat-lined baking sheet and let cool completely, 20 minutes.
  • To make the vinaigrette: In a jar with a lid, add the sugar, vinegar, hot water, mixed berry jam, and garlic powder. Add the oil and salt. Cover and shake vigorously to combine.
  • To make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens and 1/2 cup of the strawberries. Add the vinaigrette to taste and toss until the greens are coated. Top with the remaining strawberries and sprinkle the feta cheese and candied walnuts on top.

MIXED GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head romaine lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 to 3 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small wedges
1 small red onion, sliced thin
Olive oil and red wine vinegar, to taste
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Sprinkle with the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

SUGARED WALNUTS



Sugared Walnuts image

Use this recipe when making our Mixed Greens Salad with Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries, and Feta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 cups walnut halves (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts, and blanch 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately toss with sugar-salt mixture.
  • Transfer walnuts to a rimmed baking sheet, and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

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