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

Total Time

15 Mins

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