Mixed Salad Greens with Pignoli and Fresh Parmesan
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and effortless recipe for Mixed Salad Greens with Pignoli and Fresh Parmesan. Crisp mixed greens are the perfect base for this refreshing dish, complemented by the nutty richness of golden-toasted pine nuts and delicate ribbons of freshly shaved Parmesan. A zesty homemade dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of lemon juice, ties everything together with a bright, tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and elegant salad is ideal as an appetizer or a light side dish to accompany any meal. Simple yet sophisticated, it’s a must-try recipe for those craving fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons Pine nuts (pignoli)
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Heat a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan cheese into thin ribbons. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad greens and gently toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the greens, followed by the shaved Parmesan.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 188 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
