MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH DATE-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

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Mixed Green Salad with Date-Walnut Vinaigrette image

Dates help balance this salad with their sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup walnut halves (about 4 ounces)
5 ounces dates, pitted
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head green-leaf lettuce
1 head red Bibb lettuce
3 heads Belgian endive (about 12 ounces)
4 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a food processor, pulse 5 dates, mustard, and vinegar until pureed. With the machine running, slowly pour oil through feed tube. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Quarter remaining dates lengthwise. Into a large bowl, tear lettuce and endive into bite-size pieces; add spinach, dates, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Jaxson Lewis
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. It's also really delicious!


R Suraj
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I'm not a big salad person, but this salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Jihad Hossain
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the dressing coats the greens.


Zubair Zubaie
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad to take to a potluck or picnic.


Kinzy Alaa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kemauri Daniel
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the dates and the crunch of the walnuts go perfectly with the mixed greens.


Nkpebe Letsie
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also really filling and satisfying.


Conrad Griffin
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile, I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Tshegofatso Serage
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ziafat Ali
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


MAMUN GAMER YT
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Vanessa Gyimah
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and light. The dressing is also really good. I've made it a few times now and it's always a hit.


Marian Sakala
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover greens. I usually have a bunch of kale and spinach that needs to be used up, and this salad is a great way to do it.


Don keblo
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so versatile, I've even used it on grilled chicken and fish.


Andrea Budzynski
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. The dressing was especially good. I used a combination of honey and balsamic vinegar, and it was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Mishel Chitura
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I especially loved the crunch of the walnuts and the sweetness of the dates.


Lisara Mewanmi
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This salad was a hit at our dinner party! The date-walnut vinaigrette was a unique and delicious twist on a classic dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.