Mixed Greens with Raspberry Walnut Dressing
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant recipe for Mixed Greens with Raspberry Walnut Dressing—a perfect balance of fresh, fruity, and nutty flavors. This easy-to-prepare salad features a medley of crisp greens like spinach, arugula, romaine, and kale, tossed in a silky homemade dressing made from fresh raspberries, red wine vinegar, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while optional crumbled goat cheese brings a creamy, tangy touch. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this dish is a show-stopping side or light main course that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight meals, or a refreshing lunch, this raspberry walnut salad is sure to elevate your salad game.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine, and kale)
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
1. Rinse and pat dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
2. Set aside a handful of the raspberries for garnish. Add the rest to a blender or food processor.
Step 3
3. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the raspberries. Blend until smooth, creating the raspberry walnut dressing.
Step 4
4. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 5
5. Drizzle about half of the raspberry walnut dressing over the mixed greens. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the greens are lightly coated.
Step 6
6. Top the salad with the toasted walnuts, reserved raspberries, and crumbled goat cheese if using.
Step 7
7. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (566.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1385.1 |
| Total Fat 123.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 68.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1316.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.9g | |
| Protein 35.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 437.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1039.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories