Chicory Salad with Walnuts & Parmesan

By California Walnuts
Total Time
7 Mins
Serves
6
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Appetizers Side

DESCRIPTION

Get your family out of a salad rut with a walnut topped, nutrient-rich salad that uses vitamin A-rich chicory as the leafy green.

Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
2 Mins
Total Time
7 Mins
Calories
147
Total Fat
14
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
Cholesterol
2
Sodium
84
Carbohydrates
3
Dietary Fiber
2
Protein
3

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons walnut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 1/2 pound chicory, or other dark leafy green
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved

Preparation

  1. In a dry skillet, toast the nuts over a medium high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the chicory with the dressing. Top with walnuts and shaved Parmesan and serve.