12 walnut free balsamic Recipes

tiny whole beets, chilled, snipped fresh basil or 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley, ground black pepper, vinaigrette dressing (bottled reduced-fat or fat-free balsamic), coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted, semi-soft goat cheese, crumbled (chevre)

refrigerated pizza crust dough (such as mama mary s), coarsely chopped walnuts, reduced-fat feta cheese, fat-free milk, chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, black pepper, trimmed arugula, shredded roasted chicken breast, chopped yellow tomato, chopped red onion, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper

strawberries, quartered, red onion , julienne, gorgonzola, crumbled, walnuts, toasted, fat free balsamic vinaigrette, honey, poppy seeds

cooked cubed chicken breasts, fat free feta cheese, fat-free mayonnaise, green bell pepper, chopped, chopped green onions, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, chopped walnuts, toasted, pita breads, halved, alfalfa sprout

white balsamic vinegar, water (may sub apple juice for a sweeter dressing), golden raisin (see note below ), garlic clove, basil, oregano, meyer lemon juice or 1 tbsp regular lemon juice, spicy mustard (optional for heat and creaminess), salt, romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 romaine heart), baby spinach, mixed sprouts or 1/4 cup broccoli, slaw, fat-free balsamic-raisin vinaigrette (or more to taste), apple, chopped, chickpeas, chopped walnuts, raisins, jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced (optional)

uncooked quinoa , thoroughly rinsed and drained, cantaloupe, jicama (8 to 9 oz.), seedless grapes, stalks of celery, fat-free or reduced-fat mayonnaise dressing, balsamic vinegar, salt, dry-roasted walnuts, coarsely chopped, fresh mint, chopped or thinly sliced, plus 5 sprigs for garnish, lime, cut into 5 wedges

beets, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, uncooked pearl barley, trimmed arugula, chopped walnuts, toasted, crumbled feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fennel seeds, garlic cloves, minced

you will need, roasted bell peppers( you can use jarred, if you like ), toasted walnuts ( i used a combination of pecans and walnuts... that s what i had), cumin (you can add more if you like), paprika ( or smoked ...or tomato paste), chipotle powder (or a sprinkle of chile flakes), garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar ( or pomegranate molasses, if you can find it), kosher salt to taste, olive oil ( +/-), sugar/honey, toasted whole grain bread crumbs( optional...i didn tsp use ), warm water to thin it out, place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor....except the warm water ., blend/process until fine. add more olive oil , if you like. this thins it out a bit and adds flavor as well. you can also thin out the dip by adding some warm water. blend/process again. taste and adjust seasoning. you can add more spice, seasoning or acidity according your taste. i chose not to use the bread crumbs, but the original recipe usually adds it. so feel free to do so. serve with pita chips, vegetables or even use it as a marinade for grilled meats.

fresh basil, divided (about 1 cup packed), chopped walnuts, divided, fat free chicken broth, divided, garlic cloves, peeled, penne pasta, uncooked (about 4 cups), olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into strips, broccoli florets, red peppers , strips (about 2 small peppers), balsamic vinegar

butterflied leg of lamb, oregano (fresh chopped ), garlic cloves (thinly sliced ), red chilies (small finely chopped ), lemon juice (fresh ), white wine vinegar, dinner rolls (small wholegrain or small baquette or gluten free bread to serve), corn on the cob (husk and silk removed), salad leaves (mixed 8 cups), carrots (cut into thin rounds), walnuts (1/4 cup roughly chopped ), balsamic vinegar, lemon juice (fresh ), coarse grain mustard (or gluten-free wholegrain mustard), black pepper (to taste freshly ground ), parmesan cheese (shavings)