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.
- 30 Mar 2025
- Cook time 5 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 6 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
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.
Ingredients:
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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 40 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 36kcal | 2% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.75g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 1.69g | 0% |
| Fiber 0.48g | 1% |
| Sugar 1.06g | 1% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 13g | 15% |
| Saturated 1.62g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 0.05ug | 0% |
| Choline 2.28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 6ug | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 0.32mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E 0.75mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K 0.71ug | 1% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 6mg | 0% |
| Copper, Cu 0.09mg | 10% |
| Iron, Fe 0.24mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg 8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium, K 36mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se 0.13ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 0.13mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.12mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 2.61g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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