Festive Tossed Salad with Walnuts
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
This is a delightful tossed salad that has a wonderful blend of flavors. It has a crunchy texture and looks good, too, with its variety of colors. —Isabell Burrows, Livermore, California
Ingredients
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1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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12 cups torn mixed salad greens
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3/4 cup dried cranberries
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4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
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DRESSING:
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley sprigs
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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2 garlic cloves, peeled
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a skillet, cook and stir walnuts in butter until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, pepper and salt.
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2.
In a salad bowl, toss the greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts.
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3.
Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.
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4.
Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 209 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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