My Aunts Festive Salad Recipes

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MY AUNT'S FESTIVE SALAD



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This fruity and festive dessert salad appeals to everyone: those who eat it-and the person who puts it together in 25 minutes and gets all the credit!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 20 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup sesame seed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
6 red apples, chopped
4 bananas, sliced
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook sesame seed in small skillet on medium heat 3 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring constantly. Add granulated sugar; cook and stir 2 min. until sugar is caramelized and evenly coats sesame seed. Remove from heat; spread onto sheet of foil sprayed with cooking spray. Cool completely. Crumble into smaller pieces.
  • Mix sour cream, powdered sugar and dressing in large bowl until well blended. Add apples, bananas, nuts and half the sesame seed; mix lightly.
  • Top with cranberries, mint and remaining sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

MY PERFECT AUNT'S SALAD DRESSING



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Super easy, and I promise you have the ingredients at hand. A nice, slightly sweet vinaigrette my family has always loved (thanks, Aunt Jayne).

Provided by beffymaroo

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup vegetable oil (or oil of your choice- olive tends to congeal in the fridge)
1/2 cup cider (rice vinegar also works) or 1/2 cup white vinegar (rice vinegar also works)
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground is always better)
1/2 teaspoon salt (sea salt is always better)
2 small garlic cloves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a cruet or other leak-proof container and shake! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 116.4, Carbohydrate 3.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 0.1

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

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.

FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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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

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3/4 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

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