Toasted Walnut Green Sauce

Name: Toasted Walnut Green Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces mixed fresh herbs such as chives, chervil, dill, parsley, tarragon; 2 ounces mixed spicy greens such as watercress, sorrel, or dandelion; 1 ounce baby spinach leaves; 1 cup toasted California walnut halves; 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk; 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Total Time

10 Mins

Serves

Description

Packed with loads of nutty walnut and herb flavors, this green sauce adds a burst of bright Spring flavors to anything it’s paired with. Also, it’s extremely versatile, working as well with this pan-roasted trout as it would as a sandwich spread or with crisp seasonal vegetables for a simple dip.

Ingredients

2 ounces mixed fresh herbs such as chives, chervil, dill, parsley, tarragon
2 ounces mixed spicy greens such as watercress, sorrel, or dandelion
1 ounce baby spinach leaves
1 cup toasted California walnut halves
3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Chill for at least 1 hour before using.

NUTRITION

Calories: 232 cal
Total Fat: 19 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 13 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sodium: 598 mg
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 10 g