Red leaf, radish and pine nut salad

Discover the refreshing taste of our Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad. With crisp red leaf lettuce, zesty lemon and orange infusions, crunchy radishes, and toasted pine nuts, this vibrant salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, ideal for a light lunch or a beautiful side dish.

  • 11 Apr 2024
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Red leaf, radish and pine nut salad

Experience a refreshing and nutritious salad with this Red Leaf, Radish and Pine Nut Salad recipe. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this salad combines the crispiness of lettuce and radishes with the rich flavor of pine nuts, all enhanced by a citrusy dressing.

Ingredients:

1 lettuce
310g
1 tbsp lemon juice
16g
1 tsp orange zest
2g
6 radishes
27g
1 tbsp orange juice
16g
1/4 cup olive oil
55g
1/4 cup pine nuts
33g
1/4 tsp lemon zest
1/2g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lettuce:
- Wash and thoroughly dry the red leaf lettuce.
- Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Toast the Pine Nuts:
- In a small dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
- Once toasted, remove the pine nuts from the skillet and set them aside to cool.
3. Slice the Radishes:
- Wash the radishes thoroughly.
- Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the radishes thinly. Add the sliced radishes to the bowl with the lettuce.
4. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, 1 tsp of orange zest, and 1/4 tsp of lemon zest.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
5. Assemble the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the lettuce and radishes in the salad bowl.
- Toss the salad gently to ensure the leaves and radishes are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Add the Pine Nuts:
- Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top of the salad.
7. Serve:
- Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and colorful side dish or light main course.

Tips:

- Ensure the lettuce is thoroughly washed and dried for the best texture.

- Toast the pine nuts lightly to enhance their natural flavor and add a bit of crunch to the salad.

- Use a mandoline or a sharp knife to thinly slice the radishes for a delicate and evenly sized presentation.

- Keep the salad dressing light to let the natural flavors of the vegetables and nuts shine through.

- For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt or a grind of fresh black pepper.

This Red Leaf, Radish and Pine Nut Salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Its crisp and refreshing ingredients make it a perfect addition to any meal. Follow these tips for the best results and enjoy a healthy, tasty salad that’s sure to please your palate.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size110 grams
Energy
Calories 70kcal3%
Protein
Protein 2.30g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 4.20g1%
Fiber 1.45g4%
Sugar 1.44g1%
Fat
Fat 20g23%
Saturated 2.32g8%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 290ug32%
Choline 16mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg7%
Vitamin B3 0.68mg4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg5%
Vitamin B9 36ug9%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 11mg12%
Vitamin E 0.97mg6%
Vitamin K 100ug85%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 30mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.14mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.16mg11%
Magnesium, Mg 33mg8%
Phosphorus, P 70mg6%
Potassium, K 230mg7%
Selenium, Se 0.57ug1%
Sodium, Na 24mg2%
Zinc, Zn 0.71mg6%
Water
Water 90g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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