Sweet and Spicy Tossed Salad Recipe

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Here's a tongue-tingling medley that combines sweet cherries and walnuts spiced with ginger, cayenne and curry. Plus, the maple vinaigrette is delightfully different from other salad dressings. If you like, toss in some dried cranberries or raisins. —Mardee Thomas, Fortson, Georgia

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Sweet and Spicy Tossed Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 22 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups walnut halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • SALAD:
  • 2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
  • 1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine walnuts and butter. Add the sugar, ginger, curry, salt and cayenne; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, syrup, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cherries and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately. Yield: 22 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 173 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet and Spicy Tossed Salad in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2010, p50

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Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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