BANANA-NUT GREEN SALAD

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Ripe sliced bananas and crunchy ginger-roasted walnuts create a yummy combo in this fresh tossed salad. Swap in Gorgonzola cheese for extra flavor. -Betty Jean Nichols, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup walnut halves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a bowl, combine the oil, soy sauce, salt, ginger and onion powder. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until nuts are lightly browned and evenly coated, 18-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and bananas. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

itxshahzaib 36
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


faith olamide
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bananas and walnuts.


MR HYPER OFFICIAL
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens.


Dillon
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This salad is a great way to use up ripe bananas.


Antonia Pasculli
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I still enjoyed this salad.


Sergio Sanchez
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of potassium.


Rameel Khayyam
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's light and flavorful.


Tanmoy Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bananas.


Deisi Morales
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I've never had a green salad with bananas before, but this was surprisingly good.


Carlos Ashby
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This is a great salad to take to potlucks or picnics.


Lendi Roberts
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I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I love this salad. The walnuts and dressing really balance out the sweetness of the bananas.


bhawani Bista
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Roton Tata
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different fruits and vegetables to it, and it's always good.


Hassan Madvan
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This is a great salad for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the bananas and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Bra Kay
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I've made this salad several times and it's always delicious.


Erum Khan. B
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Santosi Khadka
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I love the combination of sweet bananas and crunchy walnuts in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Exauce Kalumba
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This salad is a great way to use up ripe bananas and walnuts. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish for any meal.