Sweet And Tangy Balsamic Salad With Honey Roasted Peanuts Recipes

ASIAN PEANUT SALAD WITH SWEET & SPICY HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F., and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silpat or strong aluminum foil.
• In a bowl, stir together the nuts, honey, pepper flakes, cayenne, and salt. Spread on the prepared baking sheet into an even layer, and bake for 20 minutes, or until the honey turns a deep caramel color, stirring every 3-5 minutes to prevent burning.
• Remove from the oven and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle on the sugar, and continue to stir until cooled, breaking up clumps as they form. Once the nuts are cool enough to handle, you can use your hands to break up any larger clumps that remain. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a couple of weeks.
• Whisk all the ingredients to combine, except 2 TBSP of the toasted sesame seeds. Save these as a garnish for the salad. Store dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple of weeks. Dressing is best made a day in advance to let the flavors come together.
• In a bowl, combine both of the cabbages, bell pepper, snap pees, and carrots. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro. Salad greens can be prepped in advance, and stored in the fridge for up to a few days in a lidded bowl.
• When ready to serve, top with the dressing, reserved sesame seeds, and a handful of honey roasted peanuts. Optionally, add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make the salad a complete meal.

SWEET AND TANGY BALSAMIC SALAD (WITH HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, toss and enjoy!

STRAWBERRY-FETA CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss romaine, spinach, and kale together in a medium mixing bowl. Distribute sliced strawberries evenly on top of the greens. Arrange chicken over salad. Garnish with almond slices and feta cheese.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Arrange quartered strawberries on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
• Roast in the preheated oven until softened and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
• Combine roasted strawberries with their juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process dressing until smooth. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

BALSAMIC, HONEY & THYME ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Dressing -- In a medium size bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic, honey, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Potatoes -- Just toss well until everything is well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
• Bake -- 400 degrees on the middle rack for about 30 minutes. It depends on your oven and the size of the potatoes. Anywhere from 25-35 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPINACH RASPBERRY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Place the balsamic vinegar in a small pot. Bring to a simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce it. Let cool.
• Mix together the lemon juice, oil and honey with a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
• Place the spinach in a large serving bowl, pour over the lemon and honey dressing and toss the leaves.
• Place the raspberries and slivered almonds on top of the spinach and top with shaved parmesan.
• Use a spoon to drizzle over the balsamic reduction and finish with a little freshly grated black pepper.

BALSAMIC HONEY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, and honey. If you're using the dressing right away, make the dressing in the bottom of the large salad bowl.
• Peel and mince the shallot. Add it to the dressing. If you want to add the additional kick of garlic, peel that, mince it, and add it as well. Whisk them into the dressing. Add the salt and pepper and whisk those in, too. Let the dressing sit 5 to 10 minutes for the flavors to blend a bit.
• Taste the dressing-the best way to do this is to dip a lettuce leaf into the dressing so you taste how the dressing will work on the salad.

HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a container and mix. You can use a bowl and whisk, a jar with a lid or a mini blender.
• Use immediately or store in the fridge.