Modern Accompaniment Salad
A simple side salad recipe with a modern twist.
Servings 8
Calories 241kcal
Equipment
- salad spinner (optional)
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 large or 2 small heads leaf lettuce (about 8 cups or about 6 ounces)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or grape tomatoes)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup dried tart cherries
- ⅓ cup frozen shelled edamame, prepared per package instructions
- ⅓ cup chopped roasted cashews
- ¼ cup sunflower kernels
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ red onion, diced
Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil (or garlic-infused olive oil)
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar (vegan if needed)
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard (vegan if needed)
- 1 clove fresh garlic, pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt (or ¼ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and roughly chop the leaf lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the ribs of the lettuce. Discard the end. Dry the lettuce with a clean tea towel, or optionally place the lettuce into the bowl of a salad spinner, rinse a second time, and spin until the lettuce has dried considerably.
- Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a small pitcher, bowl, or jar with a secure lid. Add the lid and shake the jar or use a fork to briskly stir the dressing until it is well combined. Taste and make adjustments to preference.
- Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Store or serve with the dressing on the side, or continue to the next step.
- Give the dressing a last stir, and add the dressing to the salad. Toss the salad until the toppings and dressing are evenly distributed. Serve family-style from the large bowl or divvy the salad into 8 salad bowls or plates.
Notes
Nutrition facts may vary based on brands used and substitutions.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1890IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg
