Raspberry Walnut Thanksgiving Salad Recipes

WONDERFUL RASPBERRY WALNUT DINNER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the salad greens, cranberries, sunflower seeds and tomatoes. Top with avocado (and chicken strips, if desired), add vinaigrette and serve.

RASPBERRY WALNUT THANKSGIVING JELLO MOLD (DAIRY)

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine jello mix and boiling water; stir until jello is dissolved. Add cold water and mix well.
• In another bowl, combine half of the jello mixture with the cream cheese; blend well. Pour mixture into the bottom on a lightly oiled 3 cup mold.
• Refrigerate until almost set.
• Add raspberries and walnuts to remaining half of the jello mixture.
• Leave at room temperature until cream cheese mixture in the refrigerator is almost set. Pour the raspberry mixture over the cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until firm.
• To serve, turn onto plate covered with lettuce leaves.

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, cranberries, walnuts, vinaigrette, and Romano cheese in a large bowl; toss until spinach is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the greens, and place in refrigerator in a plastic bag.
• Whisk the vinegar, oil and mustard together; cover and refrigerate.
• To serve, bring dressing to room temperature. Just before serving, toss the greens with dressing.

RASPBERRY-WALNUT PORK SALAD

Steps:

• Flatten pork slices to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the ground walnuts, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute shallot until tender. Add pear; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, preserves and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in the rosemary, sage and remaining salt and pepper. Remove from the heat., Place spinach in a large bowl. Add pear mixture; toss to coat. Divide among 6 plates; top each with pork. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped walnuts.

RASPBERRY WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, in small bowl whisk vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Slowly add oil, whisking until well blended.
• Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
• For salad, in serving bowl combine mixed greens, cucumber slices and walnuts.
• Whisk dressing; drizzle over top. Toss salad to coat.
• Scatter raspberries over top. Serve immediately.

RASPBERRY WALNUT THANKSGIVING SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add cold water; mix well.
• In another bowl, combine half of the gelatin mixture with the cream cheese; blend well. Pour mixture into the bottom of a lightly oiled 3-cup mold. Refrigerate until mixture is set.
• Add raspberries and walnuts to remaining half of gelatin mixture. Leave at room temperature until cream cheese mixture is almost set. Pour raspberry mixture over cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until firm. To serve, turn onto a platter lined with lettuce leaves.