Soy-Free Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Soy-Free Nutty Greens Salad featuring a luscious Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette—a vibrant, crunchy, and wholesome addition to your meal repertoire. Packed with mixed greens, peppery arugula, and an irresistible mix of toasted almonds, walnuts, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, this salad delivers a satisfying medley of textures and earthy flavors. The drizzle of homemade vinaigrette blends rich balsamic vinegar, golden maple syrup, and tangy Dijon mustard for a perfectly balanced sweet-tart dressing that complements every bite. Quick to prepare and ideal as a refreshing appetizer or light main course, this recipe is perfect for those seeking nutty indulgence with a soy-free twist. Easy, nutritious, and bursting with flavor—your new salad favorite awaits!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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.
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.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and arugula.
Roughly chop the cooled toasted nuts and add them to the salad bowl along with the pumpkin seeds.
Drizzle the maple balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 243.1 g | 312% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1569 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1816 mg | 39% | |
*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.
