Garden Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Name: Garden Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
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

Serves

Meal

Lunch

Description

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

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

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.)
Place greens, walnuts, tomatoes and onion in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing; toss well to coat. Season with pepper and serve immediately.

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