Best Raspberry Pear Salad With Glazed Walnuts Recipes

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PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS



Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts image

This pear salad recipe is a stunning fall side dish! Simple, elegant, and delicious, it'd be a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mixed salad greens
2 ripe pears (sliced)
1 fennel bulb (sliced paper thin*)
Lemon wedge
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (or more pecans or walnuts)
⅓ cup shaved pecorino
Balsamic Vinaigrette (for drizzling)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble the salad with the mixed greens and top with the pears and fennel. Squeeze a little lemon over the pears and fennel and toss.
  • Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

STRAWBERRY & GLAZED WALNUT SALAD



Strawberry & Glazed Walnut Salad image

This easy salad takes just minutes to make, but is oh so good.-Kelly Zimpfer, Souderton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
1 package (7 ounces) glazed walnuts
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, walnuts, spinach and salad greens. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH RASPBERRIES & CANDIED WALNUTS



Spinach Salad with Raspberries & Candied Walnuts image

I created a bright spinach salad with raspberries for a big family dinner. Even those who don't normally like spinach change their minds after the first bite. -Robert Aucelluzzo, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large egg white
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
SALAD:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until frothy. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with raspberries and 1 cup candied walnuts (save remaining walnuts for another use).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad image

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

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