Best Taste Of Fall Salad Recipes

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TASTE-OF-FALL SALAD



Taste-of-Fall Salad image

My parents stayed with me at a friend's beautiful ranch for the holidays and I made them this great salad. It turned into every night's first course. -Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 2 tablespoons vinegar, cayenne and cinnamon over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Place salad greens in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, salt and remaining vinegar and sugar; drizzle over greens and toss to coat. Arrange the greens, pear slices and pecans on six salad plates. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AUTUMN TOSSED SALAD



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"When you take this wonderful salad to a holiday gathering or serve it at home, you will get rave reviews and many requests for the recipe," predicts field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD



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Whether I make it for a Sunday dinner, a company dinner or a covered-dish dinner, people like the blend of flavor in this salad. The ladies ask for the recipe...the men ask me to make sure their wives get a copy of it! Our house is on the edge of town. It has lots of room for gardening (my husband, my parents and grandparents, all lived on farms). I'm a second-grade teacher with two boys, 5 and 2, who "help" Mommy cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2/3 cup sugar
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup diced unpeeled apples
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup whipped topping
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine pineapple and sugar; bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Add cream cheese; stir until mixture is thoroughly combined. Cool. , Fold in apples, nuts, celery and whipped topping. Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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