Incorporating these seasonal delights into your meals not only adds fresh flavor and color, but also packs your dishes with essential vitamins, minerals, and even antioxidants.
Why should you add greens and walnuts to your meals—besides the obvious nutritional benefits? Well, we love seasonal produce for its taste and freshness. Greens and walnuts also provide versatility because they can be added to so many kinds of foods, from pastas to sandwiches and more. They are also great for flavor pairing! These ingredients enhance many different sweet and savory flavors, as well as global cuisines.
We’re excited to share a selection of mouthwatering recipes designed to help you effortlessly incorporate these nutrient-packed items into your daily meals and take advantage of the bounty of this season’s offerings.
Get Your Greens with These Simple Recipes
This Cilantro Walnut Chicken is incredibly easy to make. Add some chicken to the pressure cooker, and when it’s ready, pair it with a lemony gremolata-like sauce and rice. Sprinkle finely chopped California walnuts and fresh cilantro on top to craft a flavorful dish your taste buds can’t resist.
Whether you’re a lover or a hater of broccolini, our Broccolini Walnut Au Gratin recipe is sure to be a new favorite. Deliciously seasoned broccolini is covered with a delectable cheese sauce and crunchy walnuts to give you a tasty dish you’ll crave again and again.
Our Pappardelle with California Walnut Pesto recipe is a must-try if you love Italian food. This dish features delightful California walnuts that add a bounty of flavor and texture to a lively Italian pesto pasta meal. And the best part: It only takes 20 minutes to pull together.
Our blend of pearl couscous, crisp cucumbers, fresh strawberries, mint, and crunchy walnuts combines a world of flavors into a tasty side dish. Drizzled with a honey balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crunchy balsamic glazed walnuts, this Strawberry, Cucumber & Pearl Couscous Salad is the perfect spring delight.
These Green Goddess Tuna Walnut Salad Pinwheels feature apples, celery, and crunchy walnuts to give your taste buds a burst of texture and flavor. To top it all off, it’s covered with a flavorful herby green goddess dressing that brings the whole dish together. Serve in spinach tortillas and you’ll have a new go-to meal.
Remember to keep your walnuts cold in the cheese drawer of your refrigerator to keep them fresh and tasty. We hope these recipes get you excited to incorporate greens into your meals as spring unfolds!
