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Green Salad with Roasted Walnuts and Avocado Oil Dressing

Cultural Context

This salad embodies the fresh, vibrant flavors typical of American cuisine, often served as a side dish or light lunch. The combination of roasted walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while the avocado oil dressing offers a rich, buttery flavor. Salads like this are popular in health-conscious diets, reflecting a growing trend towards fresh, whole ingredients in everyday meals.

AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
6 cups mixed greens
1 cup walnuts
1/4 cup avocado oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber
1/2 medium red onion
4 oz feta cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and has a milder flavor.

1

Cut the romaine lettuce into wedges instead of separating the leaves.

2

Wash the lettuce thoroughly before cutting.

3

Prepare blanched asparagus and tender steamed broccoli, or grill them for added flavor.

4

Make a vinaigrette using extra virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar, or substitute with other types of vinegar if needed.

5

Add dijon mustard to the vinaigrette for emulsification if desired.

6

Season the vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and a bit of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.

7

Toss the mixed greens with the vinaigrette, massaging it into the leaves for better flavor distribution.

8

Add the blanched asparagus and any other grilled vegetables to the salad.

9

Incorporate the walnuts, which can be roasted or pan-fried to enhance their flavor.

10

Finish the salad by adding feta cheese and tossing gently to combine.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

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