Festive Side Salad Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD

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



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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.

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

FESTIVE SIDE SALAD

As if the pears, cashews, spinach and raspberry vinaigrette weren't enough, this tasty side salad takes only 5 minutes to toss together.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5



Festive Side Salad image

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, pears, onion and cashews in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

8 cups baby spinach
2 medium pears, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
3/4 cup PLANTERS Cashews
1 cup KRAFT Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

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