Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette—an irresistible combination of fresh, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and sweet red onion. Topped with a medley of crunchy roasted nuts and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this dish delivers layers of flavor and texture in every bite. The star of the show is the homemade maple balsamic vinaigrette, a heavenly blend of tangy balsamic vinegar, rich olive oil, and sweet maple syrup, balanced with a hint of Dijon mustard for depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for quick lunches, elegant dinners, or as a stunning side dish for entertaining. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with nutty, savory, and sweet flavors, this salad will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 5 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing and preparing the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Step 3
Roughly chop the mixed nuts and add them to the salad for a satisfying crunch.
Step 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Step 5
To prepare the vinaigrette, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 6
Just before serving, drizzle the maple balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the salad ingredients.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh and nutty flavors of this delightful salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (841.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1498.4 |
| Total Fat 133.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2252.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.0g | |
| Protein 33.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 640.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1797.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories