Best 8 Raisin Walnut Spinach Salad Recipes

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A perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy, raisin walnut spinach salad is a delectable dish that pleases palates of all ages. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. This article aims to provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the best raisin walnut spinach salad, exploring different variations, and offering tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or just starting your culinary journey, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft a truly remarkable raisin walnut spinach salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHEESE, RAISINS AND WALNUTS(AZERBAIJAN)



Spinach Salad With Cheese, Raisins and Walnuts(Azerbaijan) image

Simple and delicious. Add some fresh bread on the side, and this becomes a nice, light meal. From the country of Azerbaijan. Recipe adapted from AZ Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach, washed and dried (if leaves are too big, chop them coarsely)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese or 1/3 cup any other white cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup apple, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, but recommended) or 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, but recommended)
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil with the lemon juice and vinegar if using. Add honey or any sweetener you like now, if desired.
  • Add the spinach, cheese, walnuts and raisins and toss thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (If you are using feta cheese, you don't have to add salt to the salad since feta cheese is salty enough). Serve right away. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.7, Protein 5

SPINACH, WALNUT AND GOLDEN RAISIN PESTO PASTA WITH ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE



Spinach, Walnut and Golden Raisin Pesto Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken Italian sausage links
2 cloves garlic
1 pound farfalle pasta
1 cup toasted walnut halves
3 cups baby spinach
2 cups fresh basil
1 cup grated Pecorino-Romano or Parmesan
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more if needed
Zest and juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the sausages, covered with a medium heatproof bowl, until nice and charred and no longer pink on the inside, flipping once, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, let cool slightly, then slice on the bias. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Poach the garlic cloves in the boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer them with a slotted spoon to a food processor. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, add the walnuts to the food processor with the garlic and pulse until chopped, about 8 times. Add the spinach, basil, cheese, olive oil, raisins, salt, pepper and lemon zest and juice. Pulse about 10 times, until combined but still rustically chopped. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Using a spider, add the pasta to the skillet. Add the spinach pesto and toss to combine. Heat until warmed through. Season to taste if necessary and serve immediately topped with grilled sausage slices.

RAISIN-WALNUT SPINACH SALAD



Raisin-Walnut Spinach Salad image

Toss together just a handful of ingredients to make this tasty, tangy salad for lunch. It's fast, easy and good for you. -Bobby Taylor, LaPorte, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place spinach on a salad plate; top with the raisins, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH AND WALNUT SALAD WITH THYME VINAIGRETTE



Spinach and Walnut Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette image

Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9-ounce) bag spinach or baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
2 oranges, segmented
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare the salad: Put the spinach in a salad bowl and arrange the orange segments and walnuts decoratively on top.
  • To prepare the vinaigrette: In a small clean bowl, using a wire whisk, mix the vinegar, sugar and thyme. Drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Drizzle the thyme vinaigrette over the salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Cranberries and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, shake together the dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Dress the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 559.8, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.2

RAISIN-WALNUT WALDORF SALAD



Raisin-Walnut Waldorf Salad image

I enjoy playing around with recipes, trying to create tastes that I like without sacrificing my diabetic diet. A creamy pudding-and-yogurt dressing drapes this healthy updated version of the traditional Waldorf salad. -Jean Mabis, Shumway, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
4 cups chopped unpeeled red apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar, optional
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Stir in celery and raisins. Combine the yogurt, pudding mix and sugar substitute if desired; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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Nutritious spinach gets a protein boost from walnuts and eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 minced shallot
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
3/4 pound trimmed spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 quartered hard-cooked eggs
8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, and tarragon.
  • Add spinach, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and mushrooms. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss just before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH APPLE, HONEY-ROASTED WALNUTS, AND BLACKBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Apple, Honey-Roasted Walnuts, and Blackberry Vinaigrette image

This delicious spinach salad is paired with blackberries, apple, honey roasted walnuts, and a blackberry vinaigrette--it's perfect for a dinner party when blackberries are in season.

Provided by N Yager

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons honey
3 cups raw walnut halves
½ tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons seedless blackberry jam
4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
8 cups fresh spinach
1 sweet apple, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced and quartered
2 red bell peppers, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
12 ounces fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place 3 tablespoons honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium until honey liquefies, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Spread in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until nuts have darkened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to coat. Allow to cool.
  • Combine olive oil, blackberry jam, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, basil, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Shake until vinaigrette is well combined and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
  • Combine spinach, sweet apple, Granny Smith apple, cucumber, bell peppers, green onions, feta, and cooled walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Carefully mix in blackberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 290.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter salad, use golden raisins instead of regular raisins.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • To make the salad more filling, add some cooked chicken or tofu.
  • For a vegan version of the salad, omit the feta cheese.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made vinaigrette dressing.

Conclusion:

Raisin Walnut Spinach Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The salad is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage. If you are looking for a tasty and nutritious salad, Raisin Walnut Spinach Salad is a great option.

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