Walnut Pecorino and Garlic Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Walnut Pecorino and Garlic Salad, a harmony of bold flavors and textures that's perfect for a sophisticated side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Featuring earthy toasted walnuts, creamy Pecorino Romano cheese, and the aromatic punch of fresh garlic, this salad is tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey for balance. The crisp mixed greens provide the perfect canvas for these rich ingredients, while the grated Pecorino adds a salty, nutty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Serve it fresh and enjoy the perfect blend of simplicity and decadence with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
While the walnuts cool, finely grate the Pecorino Romano cheese using a microplane or fine grater and set aside.
Peel the garlic clove and mince it finely or crush it using a garlic press. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the vinaigrette.
Place the mixed salad greens in a large serving bowl. Scatter the toasted walnuts over the greens.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the greens are lightly coated.
Sprinkle the grated Pecorino Romano cheese generously over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.8 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 2644 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1123 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*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.
