Garden Vinaigrette

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A vibrant and flavorful vegetable salad featuring toasted walnuts, fresh vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings or light, healthy meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. walnuts
  • 1 1/2 c. walnut oil
  • 1 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 c. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon style mustard
  • 2 tsp. coarse-ground pepper
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 lb. asparagus
  • 1 lb. green beans
  • 2 lb. tiny red potatoes
  • 6 bell peppers
  • rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Spread walnuts on a cookie sheet and toast in a 325°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Chop walnuts coarsely.
  3. In a medium bowl, blend walnut oil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt.
  4. Stir in the toasted walnuts.
  5. Pour dressing over cooked vegetables and marinate for 8 to 24 hours.
  6. Arrange vegetables on a large platter and garnish with rosemary before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

814 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 66.9g 86% DV
Carbs 53.8g 20% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 39.3g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9790.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 272.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 485.8mcg 54% DV
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 1.9mcg 9% DV
Calcium 77.5mg 6% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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