**Vegetable Top Salad with Walnut Dressing: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**
Discover the vibrant and delectable Vegetable Top Salad, a culinary creation that transforms humble vegetable tops into a delightful gourmet experience. This salad sings with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring tender and crisp beet greens, carrot tops, and radish tops, all tossed in a luscious walnut dressing. The nutty richness of the dressing, made with toasted walnuts, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of honey, elevates the earthy sweetness of the vegetable tops. As a delightful bonus, this recipe also includes variations for Fennel Top Salad, Celery Top Salad, and Kohlrabi Top Salad, each offering a unique twist on the original. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the often-overlooked beauty and flavor of vegetable tops.
GARDEN SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
This classic salad gets an upgrade with toasted walnuts that are sprinkled in the salad and blended into the dressing.
Provided by Patty Mastracco
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To prepare dressing, puree all ingredients in a small blender or food processor until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (May be prepared several days ahead.)
- Place greens, walnuts, tomatoes and onion in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing; toss well to coat. Season with pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 cal, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 4 g
THE FOOD LAB'S WALNUT VINAIGRETTE RECIPE
This is the vinaigrette featured in the recipe for Micro-Steamed Asparagus With Poached Egg and Walnut Vinaigrette, but it's also great on roasted vegetables, like beets or sweet potatoes, or on robust bitter greens, such as radicchio, endive, or frisée.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Condiments and Sauces Dressings and Vinaigrettes Sauce
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine walnuts, vinegar, water, mustard, honey, and shallot in a medium bowl and whisk together. To keep it from moving, set bowl inside a heavy medium saucepan lined with a dish towel. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive and canola oil; the dressing should emulsify and thicken significantly. Whisk in walnut oil, if using. Season with salt and pepper. The dressing will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; shake vigorously before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize Makes about 1 1/2 cups (360ml), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SALAD DRESSING WITH WALNUTS
A wonderful dressing for fall. I add walnut oil to the dressing and sprinkle a handful of ground walnuts on top of the salad.
Provided by Ursel
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine white balsamic vinegar, walnut oil, sugar, and salt in a cup and mix well. Stir in cream and mix well. Add to a salad of your choice and sprinkle with ground walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 591 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
RADISH, AVOCADO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the dressing: In the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper, add the walnuts, shallots and garlic. Pulse until the walnuts are crumbly but the mixture is starting to get a little pasty. Add the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice and set aside. Cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer immediately to the ice bath to chill for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut diagonally on a long, sharp bias into 2-inch pieces. Add to a serving bowl.
- Add the radishes to the asparagus. Squeeze the lemon juice over the vegetables and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Gently toss. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss again. Arrange the avocado over the salad, then garnish with the tarragon and serve immediately.
THIN-SLICED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS, CHICKEN, AND BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
The flavors of Italy unite in this colorful salad featuring shredded thin-sliced chicken breast, a variety of salad greens, walnuts, and a basil balsamic-vinegar dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt; place the broth (or water) and chicken in a small stockpot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook until chicken is just done, about 10 minutes. Remove breasts; cool, shred, and set aside. Reserve broth for future use.
- Place basil, vinegar, garlic, oil, and salt to taste in blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula, radicchio, lettuce, fennel, red pepper, onion, walnuts, 1/2 cup salad dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Place three endive leaves in a three-pointed star with tips facing out on four individual dinner plates or wide shallow bowls. Place equal mounds of salad in center. Arrange chicken on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 g, Cholesterol 55 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30 g
SALAD WITH WALNUT-MUSTARD DRESSING
Categories Salad Leafy Green Mustard Side No-Cook Valentine's Day Low Carb Vegetarian Walnut Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, oil and mustard in small bowl. Whisk to blend well. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine radicchio and Bibb lettuce in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat evenly. Divide salad between 2 plates. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve.
ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!
Provided by FAITHFUL96
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
- In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
- Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
Tips:
- For the freshest and most flavorful salad, use vegetables that are in season.
- To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the vegetable mixture and dressing separately. Store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, toss the vegetables with the dressing and top with walnuts.
- For a vegan version of the dressing, use olive oil instead of mayonnaise.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can use another type of nut, such as pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
- Serve the salad as a side dish or main course. It's also a great addition to a picnic or potluck.
Conclusion:
This vegetable top salad with walnut dressing is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh vegetables. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try!
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