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
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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