Best 5 Sweet And Tangy Balsamic Salad With Honey Roasted Peanuts Recipes

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Salad lovers, unite! This vibrant and flavorful sweet and tangy balsamic salad with honey roasted peanuts is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Featuring a delightful medley of textures and flavors, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. The combination of fresh greens, roasted peanuts, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese, all drizzled with a luscious balsamic vinaigrette, creates a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a culinary paradise. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure as we delve into the world of this exquisite salad, exploring the ingredients, preparation techniques, and serving suggestions that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND TANGY CABBAGE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



Sweet and Tangy Cabbage Salad with Candied Walnuts image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 head napa cabbage, chopped
1 head romaine, chopped
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
2 oranges, cut into supremes
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons reserved walnut simple syrup
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
Pinch salt
Pinch cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water, sugar and walnuts to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then drain the liquid from the walnuts. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the walnut syrup. Transfer the walnuts to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Season the walnuts with salt, cayenne and smoked paprika. Bake for 15 minutes until toasted and dry. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • In a large serving bowl, add the cabbage, romaine, bean sprouts, oranges, cherries and cheese. Top with the walnuts and toss with the desired amount of Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette.
  • In a medium bowl add the lemon juice, simple syrup, mustard and thyme. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

SWEET AND TANGY BALSAMIC SALAD (WITH HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS)



Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Salad (With Honey Roasted Peanuts) image

This is a salad I just made up with all the flavors I love! It's super easy and tastes sooooo good. You can adjust the measurements to your own taste. The way it's listed, it makes a pretty sweet dressing, so feel free to cut back on the sugar if you like. Enjoy!

Provided by Sarah in New York

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups chopped lettuce (your choice)
2 ounces cubed monterey jack cheese (you can use any white non-cheddar cheese)
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 1/2-2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
1 1/2 ounces raisins (small box)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, toss and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 152.2, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.1, Protein 9.7

BALSAMIC GLAZED ROASTED POTATO SALAD



Balsamic Glazed Roasted Potato Salad image

Super easy, delicious and reheats well! This (loosely inspired by German potato salad) recipe is tasty hot or cold and great for outdoor dining - no mayo to worry about keeping cold. Also, you can switch it up and play with different flavor combinations by swapping the vinegar, herbs, and spices. Enjoy!

Provided by MOONANGEL

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
½ pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 slices bacon
2 green onions, sliced
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, honey, paprika, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir potatoes, mushrooms, and sweet onion into vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Spread vegetables over prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble bacon.
  • Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl and toss with bacon, green onions, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 72.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

HONEY-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a salad dressing that I really enjoy on a green salad with walnuts, cranberries, avocado and goat cheese crumbles. This dressing is strong, so a little goes a long way.

Provided by Madenish

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup honey
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, honey, olive oil, and soy sauce until the honey has dissolved, and the dressing is smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 6.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 41.7 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH HONEY-MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Maple Vinaigrette image

This salad makes a beautiful presentation for the holidays with the bright colors of the sweet potatoes, cranberries and spinach. -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium apple, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Roast 35-40 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, maple syrup, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining oil until blended. Add spinach, apple, cranberries and pecans to sweet potatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Top with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

- Use a variety of textures and colors in your salad to make it more visually appealing. For example, you could add crunchy peanuts, juicy tomatoes, soft avocado, and peppery arugula. - Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. This recipe uses a sweet and tangy balsamic dressing, but you could also try a lemony vinaigrette or a creamy Caesar dressing. - If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. This will prevent the salad from getting soggy. - Serve the salad immediately after it's been dressed. This will allow the flavors to meld together and create a delicious dish.

Conclusion:

This sweet and tangy balsamic salad with honey roasted peanuts is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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