April 26th, 2024
Recipes
Berry and Mixed Nut Balsamic Salad
Valentina P
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- Time 15"
I could eat this salad everyday. Juicy strawberries, blueberries, crisp cucumbers, and hearty nuts. Bacon is optional, but does add a delicious savory note here. It's all tossed in the easiest, 3-ingredient balsamic vinaigrette. A simple side of grilled chicken, steak, veggie burger, or even quinoa would make this a wonderful, satisfying meal.
How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo
Shopping List
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Salad
- 4 ounces mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, quartered
- 3/4 cup cucumbers, sliced (ideally Persian cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, roasted and salted (see notes)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped (optional) Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour in half of the prepared vinaigrette and toss.
- Serve: Plate the salads and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, to taste. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Any pre-made mixed nut variety will work here. My favorite variety is to combine: 1/4 cup roasted almonds, 1/4 cup pecans, 1/4 cup brazil nuts, and 1/4 cup roasted cashews. Save any leftover mixed nuts for snacking later.
Nutrition
I could eat this salad everyday. Juicy strawberries, blueberries, crisp cucumbers, and hearty nuts. It's all tossed in the easiest, 3-ingredient balsamic vinaigrette. An addition of tempeh bacon, a veggie burger, or quinoa on the side, would make this a wonderful, satisfying meal.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
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Salad
- 4 ounces mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, quartered
- 3/4 cup cucumbers, sliced (ideally Persian cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, roasted and salted (see notes) Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour in half of the prepared vinaigrette and toss.
- Serve: Plate the salads and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, to taste. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Any pre-made mixed nut variety will work here. My favorite variety is to combine: 1/4 cup roasted almonds, 1/4 cup pecans, 1/4 cup brazil nuts, and 1/4 cup roasted cashews. Save any leftover mixed nuts for snacking later.
Nutrition
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Berry and Mixed Nut Balsamic Salad
PT15M 4 ounces mixed salad greens 1 cup strawberries, quartered 3/4 cup cucumbers, sliced (ideally Persian cucumbers) 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup mixed nuts, roasted and salted (see notes) 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped (optional) 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons dijon mustard salt and pepper, to taste Gluten Free Paleo Vegan Low-Carb 4 Servings
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