Paleo Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts, this salad brings together a medley of fresh greens like spinach, arugula, and baby kale, paired with cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and the subtle crunch of toasted pine nuts. A rich, homemade balsamic glaze—reduced to a syrupy perfection—adds a tangy sweetness that harmonizes beautifully with the drizzled extra virgin olive oil. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this wholesome salad is ideal for a healthy lunch or a stunning side dish at dinner. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly, it's a powerhouse of nutrition and taste that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the balsamic glaze. Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the vinegar to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reduces by half and reaches a syrupy consistency. Set aside to cool.
While the balsamic glaze is reducing, wash and dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice half of a small red onion and add to the greens.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel, and cut into bite-sized chunks. Add to the salad.
Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Constantly stir to prevent them from burning. Remove from the heat and let them cool slightly.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Once the balsamic glaze has cooled, drizzle it over the salad. Start with a small amount and add more to taste, as it can be quite strong.
Top the salad with the toasted pine nuts before serving. Toss gently to mix.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, rich flavors of your Paleo Mixed Green Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.8 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1317 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2846 mg | 61% | |
*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.
