In the culinary world, champagne salad stands out as a refreshing and dazzling dish, often served as an appetizer or light meal. With its origins dating back to the 19th century, this classic salad captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. The effervescent qualities of champagne infuse a delightful lightness, while a medley of fresh fruits, crisp greens, and creamy dressings create a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you seek an elegant addition to a special occasion menu or a delightful treat to brighten up your everyday meals, champagne salad is an exquisite choice that never fails to impress.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a decorative bowl or platter, add the spinach or romaine. Cut the pear into fans, and then slice again on the diagonal, add the greens, crumble the Gorgonzola onto the salad and then drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Top with fresh cracked pepper and lightly drizzle the whole salad with the honey. Serve immediately.
- In a small bowl or glass jar, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
FIVE BEAN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 28m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and add in the fresh green beans. Cook until the beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and shock the beans in ice water to halt the cooking process. Strain the beans once more and set them aside.
- Put the fresh and canned beans, scallions, bell pepper, Italian parsley, marjoram, if using, and Champagne Vinaigrette into a large serving bowl, and toss everything together to combine. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Serve and enjoy.
- Mix together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow continuous stream until the dressing has emulsified. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
PEAR, TOASTED WALNUT AND MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE-CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat (it will take about 3 minutes).
- In a small saucepan, combine Champagne, cranberry sauce, shallots, Dijon mustard and oil. Whisk together. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Place greens in a large bowl. Top with pears, toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle over cranberry vinaigrette just before serving.
TOMATO-AND-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-AND-CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and chives and toss to coat. Add the tarragon and mint and toss again. Line a serving bowl with the lettuce leaves and transfer the salad to it. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Categories Fruit Leafy Green Side Low Carb Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal Vinegar Goat Cheese Strawberry Apple Spinach Sparkling Wine Spring Summer Healthy Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make marinated apples:
- In small bowl, combine apple slices and apple cider vinaigrette. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 6 hours.
- Make strawberry Champagne vinaigrette:
- In blender, purée all ingredients until smooth.
- To serve:
- In medium bowl, toss together spinach and strawberry Champagne vinaigrette. Mound 1 cup dressed spinach on each plate. With fork or slotted spoon, lift apples from marinade and scatter 1/4 cup over each salad. Top each salad with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, and 1 teaspoon walnuts.
POACHED PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
This is a nice salad dish for the holiday season or special dinner. Much of this can be made ahead...a real time-saver! They suggest saving the poaching liquid for a spiced-wine spritzer or served warm as mulled wine. I tried the wine spritzer and it was very refreshing. From Bon Appetit December, 2009.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- PEARS:.
- Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in large wide saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add pear halves, cut side down. Return syrup to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until pears are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Drain pears.
- Leaving top 1 inch intact (at narrow end), cut each pear half lengthwise into thin slices.
- Gently press on pear halves to fan slightly.
- VINAIGRETTE AND SALAD:.
- Whisk shallot, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil.
- Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Place greens in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.
- Mound greens on plates.
- Arrange 1 pear half atop greens on each plate.
- Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.
- Drizzle with more vinaigrette, if desired, and serve.
ESCAROLE SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Escarole Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Abbs lt3
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread pecans evenly over baking sheet in a single layer. Toast until pecans become fragrant, 5-7 minute Do not let burn. Remove from baking sheet and chop nuts in 1/2. Set aside.
- In small container with lid, combine vinegar, oil, mustard, shallots, salt, and pepper. Secure and shake until emulsified and well blended.
- Add escarole to large salad bowl. Drizzle dressing to toss. Sprinkle pecans over salad.
ENDIVE, MâCHE, AND RADISH SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Champagne Leafy Green Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Radish Raw Endive Shallot Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified, then whisk in chives.
- Make salad:
- Toss together endive, mâche, and radishes in a large bowl, then drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
CHAMPAGNE SALAD
This great frozen dessert will hold in the freezer for weeks. Everyone will love it! A nice substitute for ice cream.
Provided by MIZCHEL
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in the pineapple, whipped topping and strawberries and mix well. Stir in bananas and walnuts.
- Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 47 g
CHAMPAGNE GRAPE AND SHRIMP SALAD SANDWICHES
Shrimp and grapes may sound odd, but this shrimp salad sandwich is a winner. Champagne grapes are a must, there is no substitution for their burst in your mouth sweetness. This recipe came from an elderly gentleman I stood next to at the seafood counter in the grocery store. He insisted that since I was buying shrimp I had to get some champagne grapes and make this! It started out as just a simple trio of shrimp, mayo, and champagne grapes, but over the years I've added the rolls, lemon juice and chives. This works great as an appetizer if you just make the salad, then offer some toasted bruschetta (drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice) along with it! You don't have to measure the amounts, really. I always just grab a bunch of champagne grapes, a pound or two of shrimp, and add everything else to taste. You can make this a little ahead, but I don't recommend keeping it in the fridge for more than a day. And certainly toast the rolls or bruschetta at the last minute, since it's best when the bread is warm.
Provided by RZ1234
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Rinse and drain the shrimp and grapes.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and juice of 2 lemons.
- Add shrimp, grapes, chives.
- Combine and let flavors combine while you prepare the rolls.
- Open all the rolls and drizzle inside olive oil and remaining lemon.
- Put rolls in oven to toast (inside surface facing down).
- When rolls are golden, remove from oven.
- Place bottom of rolls on plates, top generously with shrimp mixture.
- Place top of rolls off center so shrimp salad is visible.
- Garnish with some chives and a lemon slice if desired.
STRAWBERRY-SPINACH SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE-PEAR VINAIGRETTE AND WALNUT-CRUSTED CHEVRE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Chez_Alexander
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place walnuts in a shallow dish. Divide chevre into 12 equal portions, rolling to form 12 balls. Roll each ball in the walnuts until well-coated. Set walnut-crusted chevre balls aside. 2. Combine spinach, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bow; toss gently to coat evenly. Divide spinach mixture evenly among 4 salad plates or shallow bowls. 3. Top each serving with 1/4 cup strawberries and 3 chevre balls. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers points.
CHAMPAGNE SALAD
Make and share this Champagne Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LikeItLoveIt
Categories Pineapple
Time 10m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar.
- Fold in the pineapple, whipped topping and strawberries and mix well.
- Stir in bananas and walnuts.
- 2 Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove from freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
CHAMPAGNE SALAD
This should be called Wedding Salad instead of Champagne Salad. My sister-in-law's mother made it for Sunday brunch after their wedding, and my Mother made it for a similar brunch after my sister's wedding as well as my daughter's. It's wonderfully easy to make and can be made in individual cups that can be taken out of the freezer as you need them.
Provided by Grandma K
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h15m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream sugar and cream cheese together; add strawberries, pineapple and bananas. Fold in cool whip. Place in 9X13 pan, freeze 8 hours or overnight. Thaw 1/2 hour before serving.
- Note: Instead of freezing in a pan you can also use individual size serving cups. This works well if you are increasing the recipe for a large gathering.
CHAMPAGNE SALAD
This salad is so refreshing and a big hit at functions. With this salad you can use fresh or frozen fruit, I prefer fresh but use frozen when out of season. Just about any of your favorite fruit will work fine. This is a recipe that you can let your imagination run wild.
Provided by JoAnn Wilson
Categories Other Salads
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cream together cream cheese and sugar.
- 2. Add pineapple, bananas, walnuts and cool whip.
- 3. Fold in berries.
- 4. Pour into mold of choice on cookie sheet. Place in freezer for at least 8 hours. Thaw for 30 minutes before serving.
- 5. ENJOY!
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit: This will ensure the salad is bursting with flavor. If you can, try to use organic fruit whenever possible.
- Choose a sparkling wine that you enjoy drinking: The flavor of the wine will come through in the salad, so make sure you choose one that you like.
- Don't overdress the salad: A light vinaigrette dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the fruit and wine.
- Serve the salad immediately: Champagne salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the fruit and dressing separately and assemble the salad just before serving.
Conclusion:
Champagne salad is a refreshing and elegant dish that is perfect for any special occasion. With its combination of fresh fruit, sparkling wine, and a light vinaigrette dressing, it is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a special salad to serve, give champagne salad a try. You won't be disappointed.
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