A special lunch with friends calls for pretty little settings. I love these tiny café creamers I found at a sale, and for a recent lunch party, decided they’d make perfect personal vases. I filled the “vases” with tiny wild roses and set out a mix of beautiful old china plates to create special place settings.
Forks were placed atop cloth napkins and tied off with pretty vintage ribbon. As a final touch, I placed a sprig of wild rose buds under each ribbon.
This salad is the perfect light lunch:
Raspberry Poppy Seed Salad
Ingredients
- SALAD:
- greens of your choice
- thinly sliced red onions (just enough to lightly accent the greens)
- fresh raspberries (enough to accent the salad)
- RASPBERRY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
- 2 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon raspberry jam
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
- GARNISH with feta cheese and thinly sliced almonds
Directions
| Combine salad ingredients in a pretty bowl. Combine dressing ingredients, and pour desired amount over greens. Toss gently and garnish. Serve promptly, and enjoy. | |
Note
To keep the dressing from separating, slowly pour the oil into the lemon juice, while whisking rapidly. Whisk in remaining ingredients. The result will be a creamy dressing that won’t separate.
Make delicious sandwiches by hollowing out good quality focaccia bread squares and stuffing with this yummy salad.
Looks great! I am so inspired to be a better "homemaker"!
Posted by: Audrey | January 07, 2009 at 06:14 AM
I have a collection of little pitchers and what a great idea when serving salad, everyone having their own serving of dressing. This salad looks yummy.
Posted by: Judy | January 07, 2009 at 06:20 AM
HI Girls,
Oh how BEAU-TI-FUL! Its so refreshing to see such gorgeous spring colors too! what a pretty lunch that must have been! Thank you for the Salad recipe , I could live on delicious salads like that!! and the little bud on the fork is a fabulous idea!
You girls are the best! such creative talent!!
I think of you both when I see my little ceramic egg holder every day, Thanks again! I hope 2009 brings you much love and happiness!
Hugs, Cynthia
Posted by: cynthia | January 07, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Your pictures are beautiful and everything looks so yummy. Pretty soon we'll be longing for a sweet summer luncheon - ...but for right now I'm still enjoying our winter wonderland! ...although today I guess it is a little dreary. *enjoy your day!
Posted by: Elaine | January 07, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Isn't it amazing, how just such a small touch, can make something feel so special. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | January 07, 2009 at 08:25 AM
That salad looks so yummy and I love the use of the creamers! My favorite is the forks though, delightful!
Posted by: Gabreial | January 07, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Um, well, ahhhh, excuse me, but where exacty do you find wild roses this time of year, lol! I live in GA, where plenty of wild roses grow, but you won't find any blooming here right now!
Just kiddding - everything s beautiful! Blessins, Becky G.
Posted by: Becky G. | January 07, 2009 at 08:55 AM
It is so pretty! Makes me ready for spring after all of this snow! :)
Posted by: Amy | January 07, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Well, I know I'm cheating by posting about a spring party, but I was really wanting a little break from the snow! :) Just a little touch of sunshine (on my computer) on a gray day made happy.
xo,
Serena
Posted by: Serena Thompson | January 07, 2009 at 09:54 AM
what a yummy yummy recipe...i've never tried one with raspberries...will do!
xo
Posted by: paige | January 07, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Oh! My heart just stopped! So pretty!
Posted by: Sarah | January 07, 2009 at 01:10 PM
It all looks beautiful! That pink so such a nice, refreshing look after the reds/greens/metalics of Christmas. My 100th post giveaway is going on. Come see! ~Mindy
Posted by: Mindy | January 07, 2009 at 02:08 PM
what a beautiful presentation! and what lucky friends to get to come to such a lunch. i love to host parties and showers like that. it is so much fun! {wild roses in january?}
i had a dream last night that we (the farm chicks and i) were in charge of a children's running race together. serena had on the cutest little apron she made. isn't that so funny?!
Posted by: chas at the wild raspberry | January 08, 2009 at 05:43 AM
Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to try this dressing and the idea for the focaccia sandwiches sounds great.
Posted by: Ferne | January 08, 2009 at 07:38 AM
BEAUTIFUL! I exhaled when I saw your setting. This couldn't be a more timely post! I think everyone in the Pacific Northwest will agree with me! I'm going to print out your post and dangle it in front of my face all day - and shut out all the weather. I'm going to make your salad tonight - and maybe even treat myself to some fresh flowers, and have myself a big-fat-pretend-it's-spring party! Thank you bringing spring to my day!
Posted by: happy zombie | January 08, 2009 at 09:26 AM
What a lovely table setting - looks like it is right out of a tea room!!! I love that dressing, and make a similar one all the time at home- very yummy!!!!
Posted by: Pat McNally | January 10, 2009 at 04:45 PM
I love salad and oh this sounds yummy! I am going to try this...love those dishes...since blogging came around I am always lloking for cute little dishes to have to top my regular dishes.
Posted by: Beth | January 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Oh yummy! I just love salads like this. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I love your blog, so very cute.
Posted by: Risa | January 14, 2009 at 08:44 AM
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