Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh mixed greens, creamy Swiss cheese cubes, crunchy roasted cashews, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onions. Tossed in a perfectly balanced homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad offers an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and wholesome option that works beautifully as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Perfect for casual lunches or elegant dinners, this salad is your go-to recipe for a crowd-pleasing, nutrient-packed delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup cashew nuts, roasted and unsalted
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, Swiss cheese cubes, roasted cashews, thinly sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately, divided into individual portions if desired. Enjoy this crunchy, flavorful Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad as a side dish or light main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.1 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.7 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1896 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 99.2 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2354 mg | 181% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2237 mg | 48% | |
*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.
