Best 8 Mixed Greens With Walnuts Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Mixed Greens with Walnuts salad recipe. This vibrant dish combines the freshness of mixed greens with the delightful crunch of walnuts, offering a delightful contrast in textures. Topped with a tangy and aromatic vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and a great source of essential nutrients.

In addition to the classic Mixed Greens with Walnuts recipe, we also offer variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. Create a vegan delight with our Vegan Mixed Greens Salad, which features a creamy and flavorful avocado dressing instead of traditional vinaigrette. For those who prefer a heartier option, our Mixed Greens with Grilled Chicken Salad adds a succulent and protein-packed element to the mix. And if you're looking for a more substantial meal, our Mixed Greens with Salmon Salad combines the richness of salmon with a zesty lemon-dill dressing.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all levels to create these delicious salads. With vibrant images and helpful tips, our recipes guide you through the process of selecting the freshest ingredients, preparing the dressing, and assembling the salad for a perfect presentation. Whether you're a seasoned salad enthusiast or new to the world of greens, these recipes offer something for everyone. Explore the delightful flavors and textures of Mixed Greens with Walnuts and its variations, and enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal that nourishes your body and soul.

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

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 6 sliced garlic cloves in 1/4 cup olive oil over low heat until golden, 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons each chopped walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed); let cool. Stir in 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss with 1 small head each torn Bibb and red-leaf lettuce.

MIXED GREENS WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



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Simple and delicious, this champagne vinaigrette recipe pairs perfectly with mixed greens or a salad of your choice. -Ray Uyeda, Mountain View, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh arugula
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach and arugula. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MIXED GREENS WITH PARMESAN WALNUTS



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An easy-to-make, "dressed-up" salad that is sure to impress!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon hickory smoked salt or seasoned salt
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium head iceberg lettuce
1 medium bunch leaf lettuce
1/2 bunch curly endive
1/2 small head radicchio
6 oz fresh spinach leaves
1/3 to 1/2 cup oil-and-vinegar dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan, heat butter and salt in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in walnuts. Bake uncovered 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; toss until walnuts are evenly coated. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is light brown; cool.
  • Into large bowl, tear lettuce, endive, radicchio and spinach into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups). Add dressing and walnuts; toss until greens are well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUTS



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A delicious nutty side dish to complement your Christmas meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g Brussels sprout , trimmed and thickly sliced
250g Savoy or green cabbage , sliced or shredded
100g shallot , peeled and sliced
2 tsp each butter and olive oil
300ml vegetable or chicken stock (use vegetable if you have any vegetarian guests over for Christmas)
400g frozen peas
50g walnut , chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add your sliced sprouts and cabbage, then boil for 2 mins. Drain, rinse in cold water to cool, then drain well again. Soften the sliced shallots in a frying pan with the butter and oil until meltingly soft. Cover the veg separately with cling film and chill for up to 24 hrs, until just before serving.
  • While your turkey is resting, tip shallots back into your largest frying pan with the stock and heat until simmering. Stir in the blanched sprouts, cabbage and frozen peas and cook for 2-3 mins until all the veg is tender and stock reduced. Season and stir in the walnuts just before serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup/60 ml walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon juice, to taste
Olive oil, to finish
6 large handfuls mixed greens (recommended: butter lettuce, frisee, rocket, radicchio, endive, romaine, mache, etc.)
2 handfuls toasted walnuts, finely chopped
Generous handful barely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Whisk in the walnut oil, drop by drop. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. If acid is needed, add lemon juice. If more oil needed, add olive oil.
  • Tear the greens into large bite-size pieces in a flat bowl. Add the nuts and dill. Just before serving, add only enough dressing to coat lightly when tossed. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 grams

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUTS AND ROASTED ONION DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Super Bowl     Low Cal     Lunch     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large onions (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, cut into 8 wedges
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
6 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
14 cups mixed greens (such as curly endive, romaine, Belgian endive and radicchio), torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (about 4 ounces)
1/2 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 onions cut side down on baking sheet. Pour 2 tablespoons oil over. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake onions 30 minutes; turn onions over and bake until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes longer. Cool. Transfer onions to processor. Add remaining 1 cup oil, broth and vinegar and puree (mixture will be thick). Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Combine greens, 1/2 cup walnuts and half of red onion in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat greens; toss well. Sprinkle remaining walnuts and red onion over and serve.

MIXED GREENS WITH PARMESAN WALNUTS



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Make and share this Mixed Greens With Parmesan Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Greens

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 teaspoon hickory smoke salt or 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 bunch leaf lettuce
1/2 bunch curly endive lettuce
1/2 small radicchio
6 ounces fresh spinach leaves
1/3-1/2 cup oil-and-vinegar dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • In 9-inch square pan, heat butter and salt in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Bake uncovered 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; toss until walnuts are evenly coated.
  • Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is light brown; cool.
  • Into large bowl, tear lettuce, endive, radicchio and spinach into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups).
  • Add dressing and walnuts; toss until greens are well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.8, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 61.9, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.2

MIXED GREENS WITH RASPBERRIES AND WALNUTS



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Make and share this Mixed Greens with Raspberries and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Raspberries

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon Chambord raspberry liquor
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 ounce) package gourmet salad greens
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, raspberry preserves, raspberry vinegar, Chambord, salt, and pepper together.
  • In a serving bowl, toss the salad greens, raspberries, and walnuts together.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad; toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.5, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 196.5, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.4

Tips:

- To save time, use pre-washed mixed greens or wash and dry them thoroughly before using. - If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans, almonds, or pistachios. - For a sweeter salad, add a few dried cranberries or raisins. - If you want a more savory salad, add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese. - For a more substantial salad, add some cooked chicken or shrimp. - If you're making the salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.

Conclusion:

Mixed greens with walnuts is a simple but delicious salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, yet still filling and satisfying. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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