Mesclun salad is a refreshing and colorful salad made with a variety of tender baby greens. Its varying textures and flavors make it a unique and delicious dish. This salad is often paired with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, crumbled Stilton cheese, and toasted walnuts, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The bitterness of the greens is offset by the creamy richness of the Stilton cheese, while the toasted walnuts add a nutty crunch. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish.
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STRAWBERRY-MANGO MESCLUN SALAD
A fresh fruit alterative to everyday salad.
Provided by scoopnana
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the sugar, oil, salt, and vinegar in a jar with a lid. Seal jar, and shake vigorously to mix.
- In a large bowl, mix salad greens, sweetened dried cranberries, strawberries, mango, and onion. To serve, toss with dressing and sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 205.3 mg, Sugar 29.3 g
MESCLUN SALAD
Categories Leafy Green Mustard Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Lemon Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until salt and sugar are dissolved, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
- Add greens to dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
MESCLUN SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash and dry mesclun.
- Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and oil and mix with greens.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 49, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD
A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!
Provided by MissyPorkChop
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
- Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
MESCLUN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saute pan add 2 tablespoons whole butter, dash of cayenne, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/2 cup of pecans. Cook this slowly over a very low flame, taking care to stir carefully and occasionally. The sugar will burn easily if the flame is too hot. On a stable cutting board, julienne the red pepper and then peel and section the 2 oranges. Squeeze the remaining orange pulp over a large bowl and to this add the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss the salad greens in this and then place on a salad plate. Arrange the oranges and red bell pepper slices on the top and garnish with the caramelized pecan halves. Allow the pecans to cool before eating.
MESCLUN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
The dressing can be made and the greens washed one day ahead and refrigerated.
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash and dry the greens, and place in refrigerator in a plastic bag.
- Whisk the vinegar, oil and mustard together; cover and refrigerate.
- To serve, bring dressing to room temperature. Just before serving, toss the greens with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 22 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MESCLUN SALAD WITH STILTON, GRAPES, AND APPLE
I have always loved the paring of salad greens, cheese and fruit...and this salad definately fit the bill. The vinaigrette is especially nice with this combination.
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette: In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a shallow baking pan toast almonds in middle of oven until pale golden, 6 to 8 minutes, and cool. Add mesclun to vinaigrette and toss to coat well.
- Divide greens and apple slices among 4 plates and top with grapes, cheese, and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 97.4, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3
APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH STILTON CHEESE
Very simple salad that will impress your guests. I suggest you make a double batch, this stuff doesn't last.
Provided by Matthew Molus
Categories Apple
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put one third of the cheese in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil and using a fork, mash together the cheese and oil.
- Add vinegar and continue to mash and mix.
- Add cream and pepper and mix well to make a thick creamy dressing.
- Add the apples, sliced celery, currants, and lemon juice to the dressing and mix well.
- Crumble the remaining cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with half of the walnuts.
- Mix them into the salad gently and evenly.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining walnuts and celery leaves.
- Serve right away.
- TOASTED WALNUTS.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Place baking sheet in the oven and toast, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly browned, fragrant, and coated in a layer of their own oil.
- Depending on the size of the nuts this may take between 10-20 minutes.
- Remove the nuts from the pan as soon as they start to look done.
- Pour them onto a plate to cool.
GORGONZOLA-PEAR MESCLUN SALAD
This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and pecans for walnuts. -Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss pears with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine greens, cheese, walnuts and pears. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SOUTHERN MESCLUN SALAD
Provided by Sarah Belk
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove the tough stems from greens, herbs and flowers and discard. Wash and dry carefully.
- In a serving bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add mesclun and toss to coat lightly.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 265 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
MESCLUN SALAD WITH STILTON, GRAPES, AND APPLE
Categories Salad Cheese Fruit Leafy Green Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Apple Almond Fall Healthy Grape Lettuce Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a shallow baking pan toast almonds in middle of oven until pale golden, 6 to 8 minutes, and cool. Halve grapes. Core apple and cut into 16 wedges. Add mesclun to vinaigrette and toss to coat well.
- Divide greens and apple slices among 4 plates and top with grapes, cheese, and almonds.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and tender greens. Mesclun is a mix of young, tender greens, such as arugula, mache, and frisée. Look for greens that are brightly colored and free of wilting or bruising.
- Use a light dressing. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-based dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
- Add some crunch. Toasted nuts, seeds, or croutons add a nice textural contrast to the soft greens.
- Don't overcrowd the salad. When assembling the salad, be sure to leave some space between the greens so that they can be properly coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately. Mesclun salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing and greens separately and assemble the salad just before serving.
Conclusion:
Mesclun salad is a delicious and versatile salad that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. With its variety of flavors and textures, it's a salad that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give mesclun salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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