Mixed leaf salad with hazelnut dressing
Elevate your meal with a fresh, mixed leaf salad topped with a deliciously nutty hazelnut dressing. This easy-to-make recipe combines crunchy hazelnuts, mixed greens, and a delightful blend of olive oil, vinegar, and a hint of sugar for the perfect balance of flavors.
Cook time 5 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
2 tbsp hazelnuts2 cups mixed greens (or salad mix)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp sugar
This delicious mixed leaf salad with hazelnut dressing is a fresh and flavorful dish that's perfect for any meal. The nutty hazelnuts paired with mixed greens and a simple homemade dressing make this salad both nutritious and satisfying.
Instructions:
- Preheat a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the hazelnuts to the skillet and toast them, stirring frequently, until they become aromatic and slightly golden, around 5-7 minutes.
- Once toasted, remove the hazelnuts from the skillet, transfer them to a cutting board, and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Coarsely chop the hazelnuts once they’ve cooled.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and sugar.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the sugar is fully dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
- Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle the hazelnut dressing over the greens.
- Toss the salad gently to make sure the greens are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the chopped, toasted hazelnuts over the salad.
- Give the salad a final, gentle toss to incorporate the hazelnuts.
- Serve the salad immediately as a fresh starter or side dish.
Tips:
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan regularly to prevent burning, to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- You can substitute the mixed greens with any salad greens of your choice, such as spinach, arugula, or kale.
- For a more intense flavor, let the dressing sit for about 10 minutes before mixing it with the salad.
- Add some extra toppings like cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, or avocado for additional texture and flavor.
- To evenly coat the salad, add the dressing gradually while tossing the greens.
A mixed leaf salad with hazelnut dressing is a delightful and healthy addition to any dining table. It's easy to prepare and offers a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. Enjoy your salad as a light starter or a side dish to complement your main course.
Nutrition per serving
6 ServingsCalories 36kcal
Protein 0.75g
Carbohydrates 1.69g
Fiber 0.48g
Sugar 1.06g
Fat 13g
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