Festive Tossed Salad with Walnuts

Name: Festive Tossed Salad with Walnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12 cups torn mixed salad greens; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley sprigs; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3/4 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

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.
In a salad bowl, toss the greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts.
Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.
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.

Originally published as Festive Tossed Salad in Country December/January 2001

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dollargirl

Apr 3, 2018

Loved this dressing! I think I could have used a little less butter to toast the walnuts.
shortiegrace

Feb 27, 2014

This was delightful. Sever it at a hospitality room. They thought it was wonderful.
shell7293

Nov 20, 2011

Whoops - meant to add that I have used blue cheese in place of the feta and it was equally as good! Also, do not skip toasting the walnuts - this is what makes this recipe so good.
shell7293

Nov 20, 2011

I wish I could give this recipe 6 stars - it is HANDS DOWN the best salad recipe I have ever made. I have lost track of the amount of times I have been asked for the recipe.
dmaier

Feb 16, 2011

My Christmas menu also includes this salad. It is the most requested item! I make a double batch and there is NEVER any left.
vikki1413

Nov 9, 2010

This is my husband most favorite salad. He is always asking for it. I double the dressing recipe. He can't get enough of it. Thanks for such a good recipe.