Best 3 Festive Caprese Salad Wreath Recipes

BIG FESTIVE SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/4 cup shelled raw unsalted pistachios
1/4 cup chopped raw unsalted hazelnuts
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby arugula
2 cups baby kale
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups quartered and sliced radicchio
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

For the candied nuts: In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pistachios and hazelnuts until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water directly to the pan with the nuts and stir to coat them. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 additional minute. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool, 12 to 15 minutes.
For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
For the salad: Spread the arugula, kale and spinach over a large round platter, leaving space in the center of the platter (it should look like a holiday wreath). Top the greens with the radicchio. Arrange the mandarin segments over the greens. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, cranberries, blueberries and cooled candied nuts.
Lastly, sprinkle with the Parmesan, creating the look of snow. Shake the dressing one more time and pour it into a serving bowl. Place the bowl in the center of the platter and serve.

CAPRESE SALAD

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My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we've tried. -Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HOLIDAY SALAD WREATH

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This is a festive and flavorful salad that is perfect for the holidays and easy to assemble. Serve with your favorite dressing(s) on the side so that it can be made ahead of time without wilting. Lemon-thyme vinaigrette goes really well with this.

Provided by Jones

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, or more to taste
½ (5 ounce) package arugula leaves, or more to taste
2 canned beets, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, or more to taste
1 (4 ounce) log soft goat cheese, or to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Neatly arrange spinach in a 10- to 12-inch circle with leaf tips facing outward. Arrange arugula on top of spinach, leaving the outer tips of the spinach exposed. Scatter beets over the arugula. Arrange pieces of goat cheese around the wreath. Sprinkle pistachios on top. Season salad lightly with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 241.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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