Mixed Greens With Berry Dressing and Toasted Walnuts

Submitted by crazycookinmama

"Super delicious recipe!!!From Cooking Pleasures Magazine. "Pureed berries provide body and a rick flavor to the dressing without adding fat, and they contribute vitamins and fiber.""

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13

ingredients

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup frozen unsweetened mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash fresh ground pepper

• Salad

• 8 cups mixed salad greens
• 1⁄2 cup dried cherries (or both mixed) or 1/2 cup dried blueberries (or both mixed)
• 1⁄2 cup finely diced red onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

directions

1. Place all dressing ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. (Dressing can be made up to 4 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
2. Just before serving, in large bowl, toss greens, dried cherries and berries, and onion.
3. Add enough dressing to lightly coat greens; toss to coat well.
4. Divide among salad plates; sprinkle with walnuts.
5. Pass remaining dressing.
6. To toast walnuts, spread on baking sheet; bake at 375°F for 7 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

Reviews

[jonesies]

I'm sorry to have to give this recipe two stars, but we found the dressing to be terrible. Very tart, even after adding more sugar. I also found the mustard and garlic to add an odd taste throughout. The salad itself is a great combination that we eat often. Thanks for posting, and I have several other of your recipes saved in my cookbooks ready to try!