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Walnuts warmed gently with honey and butter, paired with mandarin orange slices and dried cranberries, add a festive flare to a holiday green salad. A raspberry-balsamic vinaigrette continues the sweet, fruity notes.
There are very good “heirloom†balsamic raspberry vinegars out there. I recommend using some for the vinaigrette. Or you can make yours from scratch. Both recipe versions are included.
Ingredients:
Baby Spinach, washed
“Butter†lettuce
Tender young salad greens
½ red Onion, sliced thin
1 can Mandarin Orange Slices
1 pk Walnut Halves
1 pk dried Cranberrie (“Crazonsâ€)
1 container Crumbled Gorgonzola or Amish Blue cheese
2 Tbs unsalted Butter
2 Tbs Honey
¼ tsp mild chili powder (Penzeys)
¼ tsp sweet Hungarian Smoked Paprika
“Heirloom†Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
¼ C “Heirloom†Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
¼ C Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbs Dijon Mustard
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp granulated Garlic
¼ tsp Onion Powder
Whisk all together vigorously until combined. Refrigerate to store. Allow to come to room temp and whisk again before serving.
“Home-Made†Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
½ C raspberries fresh (or thawed frozen)
¼ C white balsamic vinegar
¼ C extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1 large clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
Mash the raspberries and whisk everything together until combined.
Option: Replace the white balsamic vinegar with dark balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar or raspberry vinegar
ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS:
Arrange dried cranberries, greens and onions in serving bowl. (Can be made in advance and refrigerated, covered)
Just before serving: In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add honey and butter. Heat until foaming stops, stirring together. Add walnut halves and cook until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Season with chili and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
Dress prepared greens with some of the Raspberry Balsamic dressing. Add drained Mandarin Orange slices, cheese crumbles, and warmed Walnuts. Toss.
Serve with extra Balsamic dressing on the side. Offer fresh ground black pepper.
Options: Include either toasted sesame seeds, black poppy seeds, or toasted cumin seeds (about 1 Tbs) for variation
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