Have you ever wanted to try a salad dressing with walnuts? Do you wish to make a unique dressing to compliment the flavors of your favorite salad greens? With many recipes available, you are guaranteed to find the ideal dressing that will perfectly blend with the ingredients in your salad. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy, sweet, or savory dressing, there are numerous recipes that utilize walnuts to create a delicious and flavorful addition to your salad. This article will help you find the perfect salad dressing with walnuts that will enhance the overall taste of your salad.
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DR. FUHRMAN'S WALNUT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
This is from a recipe on drfuhrman.com. It is the best vinaigrette I have ever tasted, healthy or not. Everyone who has tasted this salad dressing asks for the recipe. You need a high speed blender or food processor to make the dressing so the raisins and nuts blend with the rest of the ingredients. We have this dressing every day for lunch on a salad of romaine lettuce with extra toppings like green or red pepper, avocado, cucumber, grape tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, raw nuts, raisins, sesame seeds, ground flax seed, etc. We like the nuts left whole and put on the salad instead of putting them in the dressing but they should be included in the salad one way or the other to help the absorption of the nutrients in the salad. When I make it, I usually quadruple the dressing recipe and store it in glass jars in the refrigerator.
Provided by Anne Sainz
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 c, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until well combined.
VEGETABLE TOP SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Place the walnuts inside a ziptop bag. Use a rolling pin to lightly crush the walnuts into smaller pieces inside the bag. In a large bowl, whisk the walnuts, Cognac, pepper flakes and red wine vinegar with a generous pinch salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste for seasoning.
- Make the salad: Pour the dressing over the greens and toss to coat. Drizzle honey in the bottom of a serving bowl. Add the greens. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Serve immediately.
BLUEBERRY WALNUT SALAD DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups (16 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Place in a sealable container and use right away or refrigerate for no more than 2 days.
SALAD DRESSING WITH WALNUTS
A wonderful dressing for fall. I add walnut oil to the dressing and sprinkle a handful of ground walnuts on top of the salad.
Provided by Ursel
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine white balsamic vinegar, walnut oil, sugar, and salt in a cup and mix well. Stir in cream and mix well. Add to a salad of your choice and sprinkle with ground walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 591 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
HEATHER'S SPECIAL WALNUT OIL SALAD DRESSING
I rarely use bottled salad dressings, as I tend to prefer homemade versions much more. This is my hands down favorite. It is easy to throw together and is so flavorful. This only makes enough for a few dinner salads - only make as much as you need for one meal, as this only keeps maybe a day. Walnut oil and shallots are the two key ingredients here - you can sub any sweet onion for the shallots, but the walnut oil is what gives this its unique flavor. I may vary what types of lettuces and veggies go into a dinner salad, but if I am using this dressing, I always add some crumbled mild feta cheese to the veggies. Walnut oil can be found in bigger grocery store with other flavored oils or in gourmet markets. Walnut oil needs to be kept in the fridge as it spoils quickly at room temp (but lasts ages in the fridge). People have been asking for this one for a while, and yesterday I finally made this with a pen & paper by my side to carefully measure out the ingredients. This will very lightly dress 4 small dinner salads or 2 much larger ones. Enjoy! NOTE: Walnut oil is an extra virgin olive oil infused with the flavor of walnut and has a unique nutty flavor. You may use other nut flavored oils with good results (like hazelnut or macadamia), but just be sure the oil is infused with nut flavor. Something like peanut oil will not work as a substitute for the walnut oil.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all dressing ingredients together (except feta and other salad ingredients) in a mini food processor (or using an immersion stick blender) until creamy in appearance.
- Drizzle over salad- this doesn't make lots, but is very flavorful; a little goes a long way.
- Once the salad is dressed, crumble the feta over the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 2.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.1
SALAD WITH WALNUT-MUSTARD DRESSING
Categories Salad Leafy Green Mustard Side No-Cook Valentine's Day Low Carb Vegetarian Walnut Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, oil and mustard in small bowl. Whisk to blend well. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine radicchio and Bibb lettuce in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat evenly. Divide salad between 2 plates. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve.
APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD
This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.
Provided by Barrett
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
- In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
STRAWBERRY & GLAZED WALNUT SALAD
This easy salad takes just minutes to make, but is oh so good.-Kelly Zimpfer, Souderton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, walnuts, spinach and salad greens. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality walnuts. Look for walnuts that are plump and have a light brown color. Avoid walnuts that are shriveled or have a dark brown color.
- Toast the walnuts before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Use a variety of greens in your salad. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include romaine lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale.
- Add other ingredients to your salad to make it more interesting. Some good options include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and cheese. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
- Make sure to balance the flavors in your dressing. You want the dressing to be flavorful, but not overpowering. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 part vinegar or lemon juice to 3 parts oil.
- Taste your dressing before you add it to your salad. This will help you to adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
Walnut salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a walnut salad dressing that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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