Garden Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

DESCRIPTION

This classic salad gets an upgrade with toasted walnuts that are sprinkled in the salad and blended into the dressing.

Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
6
Meal
Lunch

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
250 cal
Total Fat
23 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
40 mg
Carbohydrates
11 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
4 g

Ingredients

DRESSING
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons California walnuts, chopped, toasted
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon mustard, spicy brown
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1 shallot, small, sliced
SALAD
  • 8 cups salad greens, lightly packed
  • 3/4 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted
  • 2 tomatoes, medium, cut into eighths
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Preparation

  1. To prepare dressing, puree all ingredients in a small blender or food processor until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (May be prepared several days ahead.)
  2. Place greens, walnuts, tomatoes and onion in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing; toss well to coat. Season with pepper and serve immediately.