BABY GREENS WITH ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 asparagus spears (about 1 pound) hard ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound Oyster or white mushrooms, stems and caps finely sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound (6 cups loosely packed), baby greens, such as oak leaf, mache and watercress
Almond Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl of iced water. Drain and cut on the diagonal into 2-inch long pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until smoking. Saute the mushrooms just to soften, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and saute briefly until the aroma is released. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, lightly toss the baby greens with about half of the Almond Vinaigrette. Divide into 6 portions and place on serving plates. Divide the mushrooms and sprinkle across the top.
  • In the same bowl, toss the blanched asparagus with the remaining vinaigrette. Divide among the salads, fanning the spears across the top.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • When the almonds are cool, transfer to a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Puree until smooth. Store in a container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Adnan Mohamed
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This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


ReaToshia Mayberry
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one did not disappoint. It's a great way to change up your salad routine.


Rinko Sodle
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover baby greens. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Madeleine Van niekerk
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I'm not usually a fan of almond vinaigrette, but this one was really good. It was light and flavorful, and didn't overpower the salad.


Rasel Rahman
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I made this salad for a healthy lunch and it was delicious! The almond vinaigrette was the perfect dressing.


Milon Gazi
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This is the perfect salad to bring to a party or picnic. It's easy to make ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser.


Malik Javed
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of greens and nuts, and it always turns out great.


Tony Herrera
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great summer salad because it's so light and refreshing.


akbar hossain
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. I especially love the crunch of the almonds.


Dylan Clong
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was actually really good! The almond vinaigrette made all the difference.


Kamwanga Owen
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Love the simplicity of this recipe. The almond vinaigrette is a great way to dress up a simple salad.


Inke Otto
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This is my new go-to salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Robin Grewal
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Sibongile Msimanga
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I've been looking for a healthy and flavorful salad dressing, and this almond vinaigrette fits the bill! It's light and refreshing, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Bhuv Rathod
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This almond vinaigrette dressing was a total hit! It was tangy, nutty, and paired perfectly with the baby greens. I'll definitely be making this again!