Best 6 Winter White Salad With Creme Fraiche Vinaigrette Recipes

Seeking solace from the chilly winds and embracing the charm of winter, we venture into the realm of culinary delights with the "Winter White Salad with Crème Fraîche Vinaigrette." This symphony of flavors, textures, and colors is a celebration of the season's bounty, promising to transform your palate into a winter wonderland. As snowflakes dance outside, gather around the kitchen counter, don your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling warm, cozy, and utterly satisfied.

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WINTER WHITE SALAD WITH ENDIVE AND POMEGRANATE

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This simple, light salad showcases the beauty of winter vegetables and makes an elegant start to a festive holiday meal.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories Salad Cheese Vegetable Vegetarian Endive Side Lunch Kid-Friendly Healthy Low Fat Low Cholesterol Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup hazelnuts
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 Granny Smith or other crisp apples
2 1/2 pounds endive, trimmed, leaves separated, cut in half crosswise if large
1/2 pound daikon radishes, peeled, very thinly sliced, preferably using a mandolin
1/3 pound aged Manchego cheese, shaved (generous 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Wrap nuts in a kitchen towel and let steam 1 minute. Rub nuts in towel to remove loose skins (don't worry about skins that don't come off) and let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, orange juice, and 2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl, then whisk in 3 Tbsp. oil in a slow, steady stream.
Coarsely chop cooled nuts. Toss with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil and a pinch of salt in a large wide bowl. Core and thinly slice apples; add to bowl along with endive and radishes.
Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently but thoroughly toss just until salad is evenly dressed; adjust seasonings. Divide salad among serving plates. Top with cheese and pomegranate seeds.
Do ahead
Nuts can be toasted and cooled up to 3 days ahead. Keep covered at room temperature.

WINTER WHITE SALAD

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Categories Salad Milk/Cream Vegetable Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cauliflower Winter Cabbage Endive Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon whole-grain or coarse-grain mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 medium head cauliflower (3/4 pound), stems discarded and florets cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (3 cups)
2 Belgian endives, leaves separated and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small head Napa cabbage (1/2 pound), greenish outer leaves discarded and pale inner leaves cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (5 cups loosely packed)
1 small onion, finely chopped and soaked in cold water 10 minutes, then drained

Steps:

Whisk together mustard, vinegar, cream, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until blended.
Blanch cauliflower in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan of boiling salted water 30 seconds, then drain and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain well again and add to dressing in bowl. Add endives, cabbage, and onion, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

WINTER WHITE SALAD WITH CREME-FRAICHE VINAIGRETTE

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Thinly sliced endives, fennel, celery root, and apples bring serious crunch to this Winter White Salad with Creme-Fraiche Vinaigrette for a crowd. The vegetables are tossed in a rich, tangy creme fraiche dressing and finished with pomegranate seeds and fennel fronds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 to 5 endives (1 pound), trimmed and very thinly sliced lengthwise (3 cups)
1 head fennel, bulb cored and very thinly sliced, fronds separated
1 small celery root (1 pound), peeled, quartered lengthwise, and very thinly sliced crosswise (2 1/2 cups)
2 Granny Smith apples (1 pound), cored, halved, and very thinly sliced lengthwise (2 cups)
1/2 cup pomegranate arils (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together creme fraiche, vinegar, mustard, and sugar; generously season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine endives, sliced fennel, 1/4 cup fennel fronds, celery root, and apples; add half of dressing and toss. Arrange on a serving platter; season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining fennel fronds and pomegranate arils. Serve with remaining dressing.

CREME FRAICHE AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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This créme fraiche and lemon vinaigrette will add a creamy richness to salads and also doubles as a quick and easy dipping sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

6 tablespoons creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Whisk together creme fraiche, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper.

FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.

Provided by Cynthia

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium heads Belgian endive - washed, dried and chopped
2 red Anjou pears
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 171.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

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This dressing is so popular in our house that I always keep a bottle in the fridge. Besides drizzling it on greens, I use it to top off my cold pasta salads.-Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 cups mixed salad greens
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato, cucumber and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
If you don't have celery root, you can substitute another root vegetable, such as parsnips or turnips.
To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the vegetables and dressing separately and store them in the refrigerator. Assemble the salad just before serving.
This salad is also delicious with grilled or roasted chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Winter White Salad with Crème Fraîche Vinaigrette is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a winter meal. The combination of roasted celery root, fennel, and apples is delicious, and the crème fraîche vinaigrette adds a creamy richness that balances out the acidity of the apple cider vinegar. This salad is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a healthy and nutritious way to enjoy your winter vegetables.