Best 7 Balsamic Grape And Walnut Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate sweetness of grapes, the nutty allure of walnuts, and the tangy embrace of balsamic vinegar? Look no further than the "Balsamic Grape and Walnut Salad," a dish that elevates simplicity to a delectable art form. This salad, adorned with the vibrant hues of the season's best, offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRAPE-WALNUT SALAD



Grape-Walnut Salad image

A fresh, fast side dish that goes well with quiche for a fabulous lunch.

Provided by Adrienne

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound seedless green grapes, rinsed and patted dry
6 ounces roughly chopped walnuts
½ cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Place grapes in a large bowl. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the blue cheese dressing over the grape mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

JUST LIKE DEWEY'S CANDIED WALNUT AND GRAPE SALAD



Just Like Dewey's Candied Walnut and Grape Salad image

Perfect for special occasions, but simple enough to make every night. Has a lovely citrus basil vinaigrette that goes well with this salad as well as others. Taste's just like the salad they serve at Dewey's Pizza in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups baby romaine leaves or 5 cups mesclun
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
3 1/2 ounces quality gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup candied walnuts or 1/2 cup candied pecans, halves (may purchase or make Candied Walnuts)
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place baby romaine leaves in a salad bowl and top with sliced grapes, candied nuts and crumbled gorgonzola (if making your own candied nuts do this step first so they have a moment to cool).
  • Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, basil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Serve dressing with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 518.4, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 7.2

BALSAMIC GRAPE AND WALNUT SALAD



Balsamic Grape and Walnut Salad image

Red grapes, walnuts, onions and more are mixed with balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh summer salad.

Provided by natalie

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 radishes, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the grapes, walnuts, onion, green onion, radishes and raisins. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

BALSAMIC GRAPE AND WALNUT SALAD



Balsamic Grape and Walnut Salad image

Red grapes, walnuts, onions and more are mixed with balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh summer salad.

Provided by natalie

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 radishes, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the grapes, walnuts, onion, green onion, radishes and raisins. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

GRAPE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND BLEU CHEESE



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Make and share this Grape Salad With Walnuts and Bleu Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iwanttobemartha

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs grapes, mixture of red and green seedless
4 ounces walnuts, lightly toasted
4 ounces blue cheese
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • wash, drain and remove from stems the red and green grapes.
  • break walnuts into pieces, add to grapes.
  • crumble bleu cheese, add half of bleu cheese crumbles to grape, walnut mixture.
  • use fork to mix honey, salt and vinegar into remaining bleu cheese, crushing bleu cheese with fork.
  • wisk in olive oil and pour over grape mixture, stirring to coat.
  • store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 219.8, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 2, Sugar 20.2, Protein 6

BALSAMIC GRAPE AND WALNUT SALAD



Balsamic Grape and Walnut Salad image

Red grapes, walnuts, onions and more are mixed with balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh summer salad.

Provided by natalie

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 radishes, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the grapes, walnuts, onion, green onion, radishes and raisins. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

BALSAMIC GRAPE AND WALNUT SALAD



Balsamic Grape and Walnut Salad image

Red grapes, walnuts, onions and more are mixed with balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh summer salad.

Provided by natalie

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 radishes, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the grapes, walnuts, onion, green onion, radishes and raisins. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed and dried salad greens.
  • For a sweeter salad, use ripe, juicy grapes. If they're a bit tart, you can add a touch of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • Toasted walnuts add a nice crunch to the salad. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they're fragrant and slightly browned.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can use red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.
  • This salad is also great with crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese.

Conclusion:

Balsamic Grape and Walnut Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and the combination of sweet grapes, crunchy walnuts, and tangy balsamic dressing is irresistible. This salad is also very versatile, so you can easily adjust it to your own taste. For example, you could add some grilled chicken or bacon, or swap out the grapes for another type of fruit, such as berries or peaches. No matter how you make it, this salad is sure to be a hit!

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