Elegant Tossed Salad Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD

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With its unique medley of fruits and festive look, this tossed salad is a holiday tradition at our house. Our three grown daughters have come to expect it. One forkful reminds us of all the things we can be thankful for. -Jauneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine
1 medium pear, chopped
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 to 1 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

For dressing, place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add poppy seeds; pulse just until combined. , To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST TOSSED SALAD

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You can customize this salad with whatever veggies you have on hand making it the perfect way to utilize your fresh veggies!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cups lettuce
1 cup cucumber
1 cup tomatoes
1 cup mixed vegetables (radish, shredded carrot, purple cabbage)
2 tablespoons almonds or sunflower seeds (toasted)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar (cider, balsamic or white)
1 teaspoon honey
seasoned salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well mixed.
Toss salad with dressing to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD

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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

ELEGANT TOSSED SALAD

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Impress someone special with this delightful salad of greens, mushrooms and leeks with a homemade Parmesan-Dijon dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups assorted bite-size pieces salad greens (2 oz)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced leek
Croutons, if desired

Steps:

In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, cheese, mustard and salt until well blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
In large bowl, place salad greens, mushrooms and leek. Add dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg

EASY TOSSED SALAD

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Apples, almonds and cranberries provide powerfoods galore in this easy five-ingredient salad. Katie Wollgast - Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 large apple, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, almonds and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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