Soy-Free Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Soy-Free Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. Featuring a crisp mix of fresh salad greens and peppery arugula, this recipe gets its irresistible crunch and earthy flavor from toasted almonds, walnuts, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. A luscious maple balsamic vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of pure maple syrup, ties it all together with tangy-sweet perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad works beautifully as a refreshing starter or a light, plant-based main dish. Perfect for soy-free diets and lovers of bold, nutty flavors, it’s a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 2 cups Arugula
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Spread the almonds, walnuts, and pecans on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast them in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove them from the oven and let them cool.
Step 3
While the nuts are cooling, prepare the salad dressing. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and arugula.
Step 5
Roughly chop the cooled toasted nuts and add them to the salad bowl along with the pumpkin seeds.
Step 6
Drizzle the maple balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (760.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2561.4 |
| Total Fat 243.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 46.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1569.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.3g | |
| Protein 44.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 502.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1815.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories