Are you looking for a light and refreshing salad that's packed with flavor? Vegetable top salad with walnut dressing is the perfect dish for you! This salad is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including carrot greens, beet greens, and turnip greens. The vegetables are tossed with a tangy walnut dressing, which adds a delicious nutty flavor. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TIP TOP SALAD
Steps:
- Tip Top Dressing:
- To make the 'lettuce bowls': Cut a slice from the bottom of each iceberg head so the lettuces all have a flat, stable base. Cut a 1-inch slice from the top of each head and set aside (these top slices will serve as lids). Using a spoon, hollow out each lettuce head to form a bowl. Reserve the lettuce that is removed (this will be used in the salad). Set the 'lettuce bowls' aside. Chop the reserved lettuce. Combine the chopped lettuce, turkey, cranberries, celery, apple, blue cheese and the candied walnuts in a mixing bowl. Toss the salad gently.
- To make the dressing: Combine 1 cup of blue cheese, the mayonnaise and sour cream in a small mixing bowl. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Finishing the salads: Add about 1/3 of the dressing to the salad. Mix gently but thoroughly, then add enough additional dressing to moisten but not soak the salad. Spoon salad into each of the 'lettuce bowls'. Put the 'lettuce bowls' on plates, cover them with the reserved 'lids' and serve.
- Unused dressing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days
- Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they darken slightly and smell toasted, about 4 minutes stirring every minute. Raise the heat to high, sprinkle the walnuts with sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar crystallizes and begins to melt, about 1 minute. Transfer the walnuts to a plate and set aside to cool.
THIN-SLICED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS, CHICKEN, AND BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
The flavors of Italy unite in this colorful salad featuring shredded thin-sliced chicken breast, a variety of salad greens, walnuts, and a basil balsamic-vinegar dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt; place the broth (or water) and chicken in a small stockpot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook until chicken is just done, about 10 minutes. Remove breasts; cool, shred, and set aside. Reserve broth for future use.
- Place basil, vinegar, garlic, oil, and salt to taste in blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula, radicchio, lettuce, fennel, red pepper, onion, walnuts, 1/2 cup salad dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Place three endive leaves in a three-pointed star with tips facing out on four individual dinner plates or wide shallow bowls. Place equal mounds of salad in center. Arrange chicken on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 g, Cholesterol 55 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30 g
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
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.
MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH WARM WALNUT DRESSING
A stunning salad starts with mixed field greens and four other on-hand ingredients. Have it ready in 15 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide field greens among 4 salad bowls.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium microwavable bowl. Add walnut halves; stir to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until walnuts are fragrant.
- Stir in remaining 5 tablespoons oil and the vinegar. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until dressing is warm but not boiling. Add salt; stir until dressing is well mixed. Pour over salads. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH WALNUT OIL VINAIGRETTE
This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for the rest of my life. I discovered this exceptional recipe on foodnetwork, originally from Emeril Lagasse. I have added Blue Cheese crumbles to the finished salad because I think it sends this salad over the top. I have made this recipe several times now. Every time I make it I enjoy it more and more. This salad will make an ordinary meal fabulous!! If you enjoy asparagus as much as I do, I think you will enjoy this recipe!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine and whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Continue to whisk and add vegetable oil in thin stream.
- Whisk in walnut oil; set dressing aside.
- Place steamed asparagus on platter; pour dressing over asparagus.
- Garnish with toasted walnuts, parsley and Blue Cheese crumbles.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.8, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 410, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 6
WALNUT FRUIT SALAD
"This recipe is from a coworker. She's always asked to bring this dish to work parties," writes Diane Cohen of Saint Louis, Missouri. Fresh fruit and homemade dressing sets it apart, and walnuts add a nice crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, lettuce and lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and honey. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CANDIED WALNUT SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
Sweet, nutty, and herbally aromatic, this vinaigrette compliments a wide variety of dishes, and is easy to make! The sugared walnuts, nut oils, and fresh herbs dramatically open the palate for roasted meats, crisp wines, and full-bodied fare. It is a great herald for spring!
Provided by Aaron Geiger
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, and cook until the sugar has melted and turned deep brown - but not burnt, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Once the sugar has browned, stir in walnut halves until coated with caramelized sugar. Spread out onto prepared baking sheet, and place into preheated oven. Cook until the center of the walnuts have just turned a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool until warm or room temperature.
- Whisk the vinegar together with the chives, parsley, dill, and chervil. Whisk in walnut and peanut oils until well combined.
- To serve, toss the arugula with enough dressing to moisten in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place onto salad plates and garnish with candied walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 56.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 25.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH WALNUTS
This is a delightful tossed salad that has a wonderful blend of flavors. It has a crunchy texture and looks good, too, with its variety of colors. -Isabell Burrows, Livermore, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook and stir walnuts in butter until toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, pepper and salt. , In a salad bowl, toss the greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts., Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. , Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH DATE-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
Dates help balance this salad with their sweetness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
- In a food processor, pulse 5 dates, mustard, and vinegar until pureed. With the machine running, slowly pour oil through feed tube. Season with salt and pepper.
- Quarter remaining dates lengthwise. Into a large bowl, tear lettuce and endive into bite-size pieces; add spinach, dates, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For a sweeter salad, use ripe, in-season tomatoes.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1/4 teaspoon dried basil.
- To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled for later.
- Leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Vegetable Top Salad with Walnut Dressing is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for summer. It is made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy walnut dressing. This salad is easy to make and can be served as a main course or side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
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