Best 7 Lettuce Raisin And Walnut Salad With Creamy Raspberry Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Lettuce, Raisin, and Walnut Salad, accompanied by an enchanting Creamy Raspberry Dressing. This vibrantly refreshing salad boasts a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will delight your palate. Crisp lettuce provides a base for plump raisins, crunchy walnuts, and a sprinkling of red onion, while the Creamy Raspberry Dressing adds a burst of tangy sweetness. Additionally, discover four other enticing recipes featured in the article: a delectable Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, a hearty Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing, a refreshing Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing, and a flavorful Arugula, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOSSED SALAD AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Tossed Salad and Raspberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound mixed field greens
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut pieces
One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the salad: Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Mix in the cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes and feta.
  • For the vinaigrette: Combine the raspberries, vinegars, sugar and mustard in a blender until smooth. Slowly stream in the oil until combined.
  • Toss the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.

SIMPLY SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



Simply Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing image

Fresh, fruity and delightfully creamy, our raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing is naturally vegan, gluten-free and ready for your salad in 10 minutes.

Provided by Nina Cherie Franklin

Categories     Dressing

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries*
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup raw walnut halves or pieces, toasted**
1/4 white red wine or sherry vinegar***
1 tablespoon raspberry preserves****
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Measure all the ingredients and add everything to your blender or food processor.
  • With variable speed units, start with a low speed and then gradually increase it to a higher speed until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
  • Use the dressing on a salad or as a marinade for other dishes. Transfer any leftover dressing to an airtight sealed container and store it in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 cal

MIXED GREENS WITH RASPBERRY-WALNUT DRESSING



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup raspberry preserves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and ground black pepper
4 cups mixed lettuce greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Whisk together raspberry preserves, oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Arrange lettuce on salad plates. Top lettuce with dressing and walnuts just before serving.

LETTUCE WITH CREAM DRESSING



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"THIS IS one of my mom's original recipes. Though it is very simple to make this dressing, the sweet-sour combination plus the tang of the onion seems to convince people there is some secret ingredient. All my daughters now make this salad as standard fare in their homes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups torn leaf or iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/3 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream or sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar and cream or sour cream until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth. Stir in green onion. Just before serving, pour over lettuce; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RAISIN-WALNUT WALDORF SALAD



Raisin-Walnut Waldorf Salad image

I enjoy playing around with recipes, trying to create tastes that I like without sacrificing my diabetic diet. A creamy pudding-and-yogurt dressing drapes this healthy updated version of the traditional Waldorf salad. -Jean Mabis, Shumway, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
4 cups chopped unpeeled red apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar, optional
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Stir in celery and raisins. Combine the yogurt, pudding mix and sugar substitute if desired; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WONDERFUL RASPBERRY WALNUT DINNER SALAD



Wonderful Raspberry Walnut Dinner Salad image

This is a healthy and delicious salad. It has easy to find ingredients, it is easy to make, and it tastes like gourmet. Try to use a romaine/red leaf mixture; it's particularly good in this salad! You can add grilled chicken strips to this salad to create a filling main dish.

Provided by Haley

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
1 (8 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries
¼ cup sunflower seeds
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
½ (8 ounce) bottle raspberry walnut vinaigrette

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 289.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

RASPBERRY PEAR SALAD WITH GLAZED WALNUTS



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The sweet and tart tastes of this spectacular salad both surprise and please the palate. A raspberry vinaigrette ties everything together. -Diana Neves, Lafayette, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup walnut halves
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
2 ounces Cambozola cheese, cubed
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet over low heat, stir honey and sugar until sugar is melted; add walnuts. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Spread on foil to cool., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, raspberries, cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp lettuce. Romaine, spinach, or mixed greens are all good choices.
  • If you don't have raisins, you can substitute dried cranberries or cherries.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. This will enhance their flavor.
  • Make sure the dressing is well chilled before serving. This will help the flavors to meld.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-make salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or light lunch. The creamy raspberry dressing adds a touch of sweetness and tanginess that perfectly complements the crunchy lettuce, raisins, and walnuts. This salad is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this lettuce, raisin, and walnut salad with creamy raspberry dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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