Lettuce Raisin and Walnut Salad with Creamy Raspberry Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Lettuce Raisin and Walnut Salad with Creamy Raspberry Dressing—a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Crisp romaine lettuce provides the perfect base for sweet, chewy raisins and nutty, toasted walnuts, offering a satisfying crunch in every bite. The star of the dish is the vibrant homemade raspberry dressing, blending fresh raspberries, Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar into a creamy, tangy-sweet drizzle that ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and visually stunning salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a show-stopping side dish at your next gathering. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate fresh ingredients while adding a burst of color to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Set them aside to cool.
Prepare the creamy raspberry dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh raspberries, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of water at a time until desired texture is reached.
Add the raisins and toasted walnuts to the bowl with the lettuce.
Drizzle the creamy raspberry dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat the lettuce leaves evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lettuce Raisin and Walnut Salad with Creamy Raspberry Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.8 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 803 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2206 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
