Contest Winning Holiday Tossed Salad Recipes

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FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH FETA

I serve this colorful salad when we have guests over for dinner because it goes with just about any main entree and is a snap to toss together with packaged greens. Dried cranberries and feta cheese add a delightful touch. -Kate Hilts, Fairbanks, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9



Festive Tossed Salad with Feta image

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, water and salad dressing mix; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, onion, cheese and cranberries. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
2 packages (10 ounces each) Italian-blend salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup dried cranberries

CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

With its red and green ingredients, this salad is perfect for Christmas meals. Local cranberries and blue cheese make a great combination with salad greens, apples, walnuts and a simple cranberry vinaigrette. It's a family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10



Contest-Winning Holiday Tossed Salad image

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium red apples, diced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons thawed cranberry juice concentrate
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Dash salt and pepper

HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

"I served this fresh and colorful blend at a New Year's dinner party, and it was an instant success," relates Carol Dilcher from Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Since you use packaged greens, it takes just a few moments to put all the ingredients together.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Holiday Tossed Salad image

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, oranges, cranberries, apple, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

1 package (10 ounces) Italian-blend salad greens
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bottle (8 ounces) raspberry vinaigrette

CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

This contest-winning Taste of Home Test Kitchen approved recipe w/its red & green-colored ingredients is perfect for Christmas meals. Dried cranberries & blue cheese make a great combo w/salad greens, apples, walnuts & a simple cranberry vinaigrette. It's also a much healthier alternative to the more typical high-calorie creamed...

Provided by Mary Pat Frick

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10



Contest-Winning Holiday Tossed Salad image

Steps:

  • 1. In a lrg salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts & onions.
  • 2. In a sml bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad & toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

8 c mixed salad greens
2 apples, medium red apples
1/2 c blue cheese, crumbled
40 g dried cranberries (1/3 cup)
1/3 c walnuts, toasted & coarsely chopped
1/4 c green onion, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cranberry juice concentrate, bottled or frozen & thawed
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
salt & pepper, dashes of

CONTEST-WINNING FALL HARVEST SALAD

For a change, you can swap roasted butternut squash or pumpkin for sweet potatoes in this tasty salad. Any combination of dried fruit and nuts will work as ingredients, so pick your favorites. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21



Contest-Winning Fall Harvest Salad image

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat., Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the turkey, apples, walnuts, onions, raisins, parsley and sweet potatoes., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over turkey mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 medium apples, cubed
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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