Mesclun Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A fresh and vibrant mesclun salad with toasted pine nuts and a sweet balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for light lunches or as a side dish with any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. very fresh baby salad greens mixture
  • 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/3 c. pine nuts, toasted at 350°F for five minutes
  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Carefully rinse and pat dry the baby greens.
  2. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
  3. Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small mixing bowl.
  4. Gradually pour the olive oil into the vinegar in a thin, steady stream, whisking continually until incorporated.
  5. Whisk in the sugar.
  6. Gently toss the vinaigrette into the greens.
  7. Serve the toasted pine nuts in a small bowl on the side of the salad.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

511 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 44.5g 57% DV
Carbs 25.4g 9% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 162.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 272.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 21.8mg 2% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

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

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