Best 7 Green Salad With Dried Figs Blue Cheese Walnuts And Sherry Vinaigrette Recipes

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Arugula, with its slightly peppery flavor, and dried figs, with their natural sweetness, combine to create a delightful harmony in this Green Salad with Dried Figs, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Sherry Vinaigrette. The blue cheese adds a touch of tanginess, while the walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. And the sherry vinaigrette ties all the flavors together perfectly.

This salad is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients. Arugula is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and calcium. Dried figs are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Blue cheese is a good source of calcium and protein. Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. And sherry vinegar is a good source of antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties.

This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. And it's sure to impress your friends and family.

Here's what you'll need to make this Green Salad with Dried Figs, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Sherry Vinaigrette:

For the salad:

* 1 bunch arugula, washed and dried
* 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
* 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
* 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted

For the vinaigrette:

* 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. To assemble the salad, place the arugula, dried figs, blue cheese, and walnuts in a large bowl.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately.

This recipe also includes instructions for making a delicious variation of the salad using goat cheese instead of blue cheese. So, if you're not a fan of blue cheese, you can still enjoy this delicious salad.

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GREEN SALAD WITH FIGS, WALNUTS, & BLUE CHEESE



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Clipped from Canadian House and Home magazine. Nice salad for a special occasion or anytime., Adding pears and cranberries is nice with the figs and blue cheese.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
10 cups loosely packed mixed greens
1/2 cup dried fig, cut into strips
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or 1/3 cup feta

Steps:

  • Dressing.
  • In a medium mixing bowl,mix together vinegar, mustard, and honey until combined.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Whisk in orange juice, salt and pepper.
  • Salad.
  • Toast walnut pieces in a skillet over medium heat, until they become brown and fragrant.
  • Cool walnuts.
  • Toss greens with 3/4 of the dressing.
  • Place greens on serving platter.
  • Toss with nuts,greens,and blue cheese.
  • Drizzle with remaining dressing.

GREEN SALAD WITH DRIED FIGS, BLUE CHEESE, WALNUTS, AND SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Green Salad with Dried Figs, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Sherry Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fig     Walnut     Sherry

Yield makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large handfuls salad greens-such as red leaf, spinach, arugula, frisée, or premixed mesclun
4 generous tablespoons chopped dried figs (we use Calmyrna and Black Mission figs, plumped in warm water and drained)
3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts (see Toasting Nuts, p. 99)
1/2 cup Sherry Vinaigrette
4 tablespoons crumbled Valdeon (Spanish blue cheese), or your favorite blue cheese
Sherry Vinaigrette
1 medium shallot, finely minced
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fig preserves, or 1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chopped capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
(makes 3/4 cup or 4 to 6 servings)

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens, figs, walnuts, and dressing in a bowl and toss. Divide among plates and crumble the blue cheese on top of each salad.
  • Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, preserves, capers, and mustard in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Taste for balance, and add a little more olive oil, if you like. Season with salt and pepper.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup sherry vinegar
1 large clove garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (4.5-ounce) bag mixed baby greens, rinsed and spun dried
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend the vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped. With the blender running, slowly blend in the oil.
  • Toss the baby greens, bell pepper, olives, and cheese with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and black pepper, and serve.

SHERRIED GREENS WITH FRUIT AND BLUE CHEESE



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Embellish a special dinner with this simply sensational salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup dry sherry or apple juice
2 tablespoons raspberry, balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
8 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese (1 ounce)

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all Sherry Vinaigrette ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
  • On 8 salad plates, arrange salad greens, pear, strawberries and onion. Pour vinaigrette over salads. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg

GREEN SALAD



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This salad is good for a side dish or a meal on its own. I make it often for my family and they always enjoy it.

Provided by anonymous

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 (10 ounce) packages mixed salad greens
4 thinly sliced chicken deli meat, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
¼ teaspoon onion powder
3 dashes garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 pinches salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Microwave or saute onion and bell pepper until soft; set aside to cool.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the onion, pepper, salad greens, deli meat and tomato. Sprinkle with the onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Toss to mix.
  • Pour on enough salad dressing or vinegar to coat, toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 162.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

FENNEL-CELERY SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Fennel and celery share more than just the dubious honor of being incredibly underrated vegetables. Their snappy crunch is awesome raw, as proven by this densely textured salad recipe.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Celery     Fennel     Thanksgiving     Fig     Blue Cheese     Vegetarian     Walnut     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Side

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 medium shallot, halved lengthwise, divided
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, divided
1/3 cup olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
6 dried Turkish figs, very coarsely chopped
1 fennel bulb, core removed, very thinly sliced
6-8 celery stalks, very thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes; let cool.
  • Finely chop 1 shallot half, then thinly slice the other half crosswise; set sliced shallot aside. Combine chopped shallot, mustard, sugar, and 1/4 cup vinegar in a resealable jar. Add oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and shake to emulsify; set vinaigrette aside.
  • Toss figs, reserved sliced shallot, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a small bowl; let sit until figs and shallots are softened, at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, toss fennel, celery, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts in a large bowl. Drain figs and shallot and add to bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Figs and shallot can be soaked 4 hours ahead; store covered at room temperature. Fennel and celery can be sliced 4 hours ahead; place in a large bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel and chill.

BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD



Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad image

So simple, but always gets raves! You can put leftover steak or roast beef over this for a quick, cool, summer dinner.

Provided by NANMURAT

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mixed baby greens
1 cup leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together the mixed greens, leaf lettuce, cheese and walnuts. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 84.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 1608.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. If possible, use organic produce for the best flavor.
  • Choose ripe figs: Dried figs should be plump and soft, with a slightly chewy texture. Avoid figs that are hard or dry.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. You can toast them in a pan over medium heat until they are golden brown, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time: The vinaigrette can be made up to two days in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The dressing will wilt the greens if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This green salad with dried figs, blue cheese, walnuts, and sherry vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of flavors is both sweet and savory, and the dressing is light and refreshing. This salad is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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