Raspberry, Pecan, Nasturtium, Spinach Salad
I have grown nasturtiums for eating for the last couple of years. They are show stoppers on so many appetizers and salads. They have a little spicy taste so work great instead of onion. I made up this wonderful Raspberry, Pecan, Nasturtium, Spinach Salad and used the red ones. They were mild and very pleasant tasting and went great with the rest of the salad. I made the raspberry vinaigrette from scratch and it turned out fantastic. I had seedless raspberry jam in the fridge and went from there.
It is so easy and so delicious. Way better than any bottle brand!! Amber and Ken loved the salad and raved about the dressing. I will be making this again. If you don’t have nasturtiums growing be careful not to run out and buy some as they may be loaded with pesticides. It is best to grow your own. You can also substitute red onion slices in this salad.
Recipe
For the salad
1 cup toasted pecan halves
1 6 oz. package raspberries washed
283 gm. bag of spinach washed
Fresh nasturtiums or red onion slices
Vinaigrette
3 Tbsp. seedless raspberry jam
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. creamy Dijon mustard
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk the jam, vinegar, and mustard together. Slowly whisk in the oil and then the honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. Lay your spinach out on a platter. Scatter raspberries and pecans and place nasturtium on top. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Comments & Reviews
Nicole says
I’ve never made my own raspberry vinaigrette and how simple is that! What a beautiful salad!
Noshing with the Nolands says
It is a great dressing, I hope you try it.
kitchenriffs says
Pretty salad. I’ve eaten nasturtiums, but never cooked with them. Great looking vinaigrette. Nice recipe – thanks.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for stopping by!!
Terri @ that's some good cookin' says
This is just too pretty to eat! I’d rather sit and look at it. Great idea on the raspberry vinaigrette.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Terri!!
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
Tara, this is gorgeous! What a fun and pretty culinary experience!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Julia, it is so good too!!
michelle says
Wow, that is stunning.
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Karen says
That salad looks so nice! I will definitely try that one. Loved your review on Roy’s. I really enjoyed that restaurant – my mouth is watering just thinking about it! – K
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Karen!!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
That salad is so gorgeous!! It is like art! Thanks so much for sharing it on Manic Monday!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Bobbi!!
Carole says
Lovely berry dish. Berries and currants are this week’s subject for Food on Friday. Would you be happy to link this in? We are looking to create a fantastic collection of berry dishes. This is the link .
Carole says
Great that you linked in. Cheers
Noshing with the Nolands says
My pleasure, thanks!!
Cut 'N Clean Greens says
This is gorgeous, and puts us in the mood for spring and summer!
We’ll highlight it with a link on our Facebook page, as usual. You have done it again, with the beautiful, delicious food!
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