DRAGON WALDORF SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Fish     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     Vegetable     Marinate     Dinner     Salad Dressing     Apple     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 6 Salads

Number Of Ingredients 29

The Salad
1 Head of Napa Cabbage, reserve enough of the green ends of the leaves for garnish, cut one-inch off the root end and discard, rough chop remaining Napa.
1 Small head Romaine lettuce, bitter ends removed, cut off one-inch of the root end, rough chop remaining Romanie
1/2 Red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 Cup thinly sliced safir celery
1 Red delicious apple, cored; 1/2 sliced thinly, 1/2 cubed tossed lightly in lemon juice
1 Golden delicious apple, cored; 1/2 sliced thinly, 1/2 cubed tossed lightly in lemon juice
4 Persian cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and sliced on the bias
1 Dragon fruit, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Combined all ingredients and toss with Dragon Dressing.
Candied Ghost Walnuts
4 Cups walnut halves
1 Cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. ground smoked dried ghost chilies
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground thyme
Dragon Dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. gray sea salt
1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped dill
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
3 Tbsp. fresh chopped tarragon
6 8-ounce Salmon fillets for dinner entrée
or
6 2-ounce Salmon fillets for diner salad

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill until ready to serve. Note: The dressing will keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The dressing will thicken up to more of a dip consistency as it chills. To make the Candied Ghost Walnuts Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add walnuts to boiling water and blanch for one minute. Drain and transfer walnuts to a large stainless steel bowl. While the walnuts are still slightly wet and still hot , add confectioners' sugar and toss well to ensure all nuts are coated . Continue tossing until all sugar has melted into the nuts and no white bits of sugar remain. Toss Nuts again before frying. Using a 6" stainless steel skimmer, transfer walnuts, in small batches (being careful that the hot oil does not foam over and burn you). Fry nuts until golden brown about one minute. Be careful not to overcook nuts. Scatter nuts on an unlined baking pan to cool slightly. In a small bowl combine smoked ghost chilies, nutmeg and thyme. Mix well. While nuts are still warm transfer to a stainless steel bowl and sprinkle with half of the spice mix. Toss well to distribute the spice mix. Add the rest of the spice mix and toss until all nuts are coated. Cool. Transfer nuts to an airtight container. Nuts will keep for up to two weeks at room temperature. For the Grilled Salmon: Light a grill and preheat. Oil the grate . Brush the salmon fillets with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the salmon fillets flesh side down over moderate heat for about 3 minutes. Turn salmon 45° and grill about 3 minutes longer, until the salmon is nearly cooked through. Flip salmon (skin side down and cook one minute on grill to char skin. Remove from heat and transfer to salad.

Rhonda Mullins
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This salad is a must-try for anyone who loves dragon fruit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Tk Shahalam
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I'm not sure about this one. The dragon fruit was a bit too overpowering for me.


M Abuss
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This salad was a great way to get my kids to eat fruits and vegetables. They loved the dragon fruit and the sweet dressing.


GENTY PLENTY
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I wasn't a big fan of the dressing. It was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Zohaib Saraiki
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This salad was a delightful surprise. The dragon fruit added a subtle sweetness and crunch that really complemented the other ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.


Me Sohag
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I love that this recipe uses dragon fruit. It's such a unique and beautiful ingredient.


Mohaib Khan
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover dragon fruit. It was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Brendan Teague
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Meh.


Basirat Akeju
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. I love the way the dragon fruit adds a pop of color and sweetness. It's the perfect salad for a summer party or potluck.


Prithul Thapaliya
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Not a fan of dragon fruit, but this salad was surprisingly good!


Muhammed Iqbal
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less dragon fruit next time.


NAIM plays yt
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Just made this salad for my family and they loved it! The dragon fruit was a nice touch.


Alya Ska
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I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to use dragon fruit, and this salad was definitely a winner. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Suad Hossain
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This salad looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!


kent longstreet
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I first saw this recipe, but I'm so glad I gave it a try! The dragon fruit added a beautiful color and a subtle sweetness that really elevated the salad. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Breeyah Maddox
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A unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe!


Noor Saba
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This salad was a refreshing departure from a typical Waldorf salad. The dragon fruit added a beautiful color contrast and a slightly sweet flavor that complemented the apples, celery, and walnuts perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!