Best 6 Contest Winning Festive Tossed Salad Recipes
Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures harmoniously blend. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful array of festive tossed salads, each a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors. From the classic Waldorf Salad, a timeless favorite with its crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayonnaise dressing, to the vibrant Fiesta Salad, a fiesta of flavors with its sweet corn, black beans, and tangy lime-cilantro dressing.
Indulge in the refreshing Mediterranean Salad, a delightful combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, drizzled with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Experience a taste of the Orient with the Asian Salad, a delectable medley of crisp wonton strips, crunchy peanuts, and tender-crisp vegetables, tossed in a sweet and savory Asian-inspired dressing. And don't miss the hearty and flavorful Quinoa Salad, a protein-packed salad with fluffy quinoa, roasted vegetables, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.
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
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.
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
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.
FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH WALNUTS
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
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.
BIG FESTIVE SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the candied nuts: In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pistachios and hazelnuts until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water directly to the pan with the nuts and stir to coat them. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 additional minute. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool, 12 to 15 minutes.
- For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
- For the salad: Spread the arugula, kale and spinach over a large round platter, leaving space in the center of the platter (it should look like a holiday wreath). Top the greens with the radicchio. Arrange the mandarin segments over the greens. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, cranberries, blueberries and cooled candied nuts.
- Lastly, sprinkle with the Parmesan, creating the look of snow. Shake the dressing one more time and pour it into a serving bowl. Place the bowl in the center of the platter and serve.
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
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.
CONTEST-WINNING GARDEN STATE SALAD
New Jersey is the Garden State, so I enjoy preparing this vegetable salad using some of my state's best products.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes and cucumber. Just before serving, whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of colors and textures in your salad. This will make it more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
- Choose fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. There are many different types of dressings to choose from, so you can find one that suits your taste.
- Make sure your salad is well-balanced. This means that it should have a variety of flavors and textures, and it should be neither too heavy nor too light.
- Serve your salad immediately. This will prevent the ingredients from wilting and losing their flavor.
Conclusion:
A festive tossed salad is a delicious and easy way to add color and flavor to your holiday table. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a salad that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. So next time you're looking for a festive side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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