Best 8 Romaine And Walnut Salad Recipes

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Romaine and walnut salad is a classic dish that combines the crisp texture of romaine lettuce with the decadent flavor of walnuts. Its versatility allows for endless variations, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. With its combination of fresh and crunchy greens, nutty richness, and tangy dressing, romaine and walnut salad offers a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a classic Caesar dressing or something lighter and more refreshing, this salad can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Discover the best romaine and walnut salad recipe, explore its variations, and learn how to create a memorable dish that will impress your family and friends.

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

ROMAINE AND WALNUT SALAD



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A super-quick dressing jazzes up this easy salad of romaine, tomatoes, mushrooms and walnuts. -Beverly A Nichols, Midland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
1 plum tomato, sliced
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, mushrooms and walnuts. In another bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WALNUT ROMAINE SALAD



Walnut Romaine Salad image

This salad offers plenty of crunch and a zippy vinegar and oil dressing.-Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small bunch romaine, torn
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup seasoned salad croutons
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the romaine, zucchini, croutons and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and pepper until smooth. Serve with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ARUGULA AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



Arugula and Romaine Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups arugula leaves, washed and trimmed
2 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1 cup walnut halves, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
6 ounces, (1 cup) blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • Chill salad plates when you begin preparing your entree.
  • When your entree is almost ready to serve, combine arugula and romaine leaves and separate onto 4 chilled salad plates. Scatter toasted walnuts evenly among the salads. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream to combine dressing. Season dressing with salt and pepper, then stir in blue cheese crumbles. Ladle dressing evenly over top of salad plates and serve.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH RED ONIONS, WALNUTS AND ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



Romaine Salad with Red Onions, Walnuts and Orange Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnut pieces
1 sack pre-washed chopped romaine or 2 hearts, chopped, about 6 cups
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small sprig rosemary, stripped and finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt

Steps:

  • Toast nuts over low heat in a small skillet until crisp and fragrant. Place romaine in salad bowl and scatter the red onions down over the greens. In a small bowl, combine the marmalade, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar and fresh or dried rosemary using a fork or small whisk. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing until combined. Season the dressing with salt, to taste. Dress and toss salad and adjust seasoning.

RED ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND EGGS



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This crunchy walnut-and-red-lettuce salad combines classic flavors, and is just right for a light lunch or served on the side with a larger meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large eggs
1 head red-leaf romaine, torn into pieces
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
Shallot Vinaigrette
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put eggs in a medium saucepan of water; bring to a boil. After 2 minutes, cover; turn off heat. Let stand 6 minutes. Let cool in an ice-water bath.
  • Drizzle lettuce and walnuts in a bowl with 5 tablespoons vinaigrette (or to taste); toss. Peel eggs; halve. Serve on top of salad. Season with salt and pepper.

ROMAINE,PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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A good friend,LeIla served this excellent salad at her house recently and she was kind enough to share the recipe with me. She notes that she likes to sub crumbled blue cheese instead of the feta cheese when she serves this with beef.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Pears

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces (6 cups)
2 medium ripe pears, halved, cored and cut into bite-sized chunks
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (2 ounces)
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Salad:.
  • Put all salad ingredients in a large serving bowl.
  • Just before serving,add enough Mustard Viniagrette to barely coat lettuce and toss lightly to mix.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Mustard Viniagrette:.
  • Put all viniagrette ingredients in a jar or container with a tight lid; shake until thoroughly blended. Makes 1 cup viniagrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.9, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 696.3, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 6.5

CRUNCHY ROMAINE TOSS



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This is a great crunchy salad that goes well with spaghetti or steak. The homemade dressing makes it even better!

Provided by Susan LeBlanc

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 (3 ounce) package uncooked ramen noodles, crushed
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
½ cup red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons soy sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ramen noodles and walnuts until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside until cooled.
  • Whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Combine ramen noodle and walnut mixture with lettuce, broccoli, and green onions in a large serving bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 43.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 246.9 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

GORGONZOLA CHEESE, WALNUT, AND ROMAINE SALAD



Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnut, and Romaine Salad image

This is my husband's favorite salad! It is very elegant - perfect for a dinner party or even a candlelight dinner for two! I recommend using only half of the salad dresssing, and saving the rest for later.

Provided by Helping Hands

Categories     Free Of...

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head romaine lettuce or 1 -2 package pre-washed pre-torn romaine lettuce
1/2 cup walnut pieces
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (4 ounce) box crumbled gorgonzola
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 and toast the walnut pieces (on baking sheet) for a few minutes.
  • Pour lettuce into bowl.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl.
  • Add cheese and toasted walnut pieces to lettuce.
  • Pour salad dressing over salad and toss well.

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh romaine lettuce and walnuts. If you can, buy organic ingredients to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Properly Wash Ingredients: Before using, thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce and walnuts to remove any dirt or debris. This will help ensure your salad is clean and safe to eat.
  • Chop Ingredients Evenly: For a uniform appearance and even cooking, chop the romaine lettuce and walnuts into pieces of similar size.
  • Use a Variety of Greens: In addition to romaine lettuce, you can also add other greens to your salad, such as baby spinach, arugula, or kale.
  • Experiment with Different Nuts: If you don't have walnuts on hand, you can substitute other nuts, such as pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
  • Make Your Own Dressing: Instead of using store-bought dressing, try making your own. This allows you to control the ingredients and flavors, and it's often healthier than store-bought dressings.
  • Serve Immediately: Salads are best when served immediately after they are made. This will prevent the lettuce from wilting and the walnuts from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Romaine and walnut salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Plus, it's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this romaine and walnut salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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