Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Tossed Salad with Pine Nuts, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This vibrant salad boasts a medley of crisp lettuce, tangy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and a burst of sweetness from plump grapes. Topped with nutty pine nuts and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences. For a vegan twist, try our Vegan Tossed Salad, where a creamy avocado-tahini dressing replaces the lemon-tahini dressing. If you're gluten-free, our Gluten-Free Tossed Salad offers a delectable alternative with a gluten-free breadcrumb topping.
For those who love grilled flavors, our Grilled Chicken Tossed Salad combines succulent grilled chicken with the refreshing salad mix, creating a protein-packed meal. And if you prefer a seafood option, our Salmon Tossed Salad features tender flaked salmon, adding a touch of elegance to this classic dish.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and additional tips to ensure your salad turns out perfect. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, these recipes guarantee a delicious and satisfying meal.
CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD
This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!
Provided by Toni Bankson
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
- In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
TOSSED SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING
This crunchy, colorful salad is full of fresh veggies, straight from our garden. It's drizzled with my tangy pine nut dressing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small salad bowl, toss the first six ingredients. Place the pine nuts in a blender; cover and process until finely ground. Add the water, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Transfer dressing to a small pitcher or bowl. Serve with salad. Refrigerate remaining dressing for up to 3 days.
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23 BEST WAYS TO USE PINE NUTS
If you're looking for a way to add some crispiness and crunchiness to your meals, check out these easy pine nut recipes. Enjoy pasta, pesto, salad, and more!
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a pine nut recipe in 30 minutes or less!
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GREEN SALAD WITH TOASTED PINENUTS
Steps:
- Toss all ingredients in a bowl and serve with your favorite vinagrette.
ROASTED BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH PINE NUTS
Categories Salad Nut Side Roast Vegetarian Buffet Pine Nut Bell Pepper Chill Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place all bell peppers in large bowl. Pour 6 tablespoons oil over peppers; toss to coat. Place peppers, cut side down, on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt. Roast until peppers are soft and slightly blackened, about 1 hour, reversing sheets after 30 minutes. Cool slightly; peel, if desired. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl; add accumulated juices from baking sheets. Add 3 tablespoons vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss gently. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Drain peppers; discard juices. Transfer peppers to platter. Season with salt, pepper and more vinegar, if desired. Toss gently; sprinkle with pine nuts.
TOSSED SALAD
To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either early in the day or the night before.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, toss the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PARMESAN PINE NUTS
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Salad Appetizer Vegetarian Low Cal Lunch Parmesan Pine Nut Zucchini Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and crushed red pepper in small bowl to blend. Set dressing aside.
- Using vegetable peeler or V-slicer and working from top to bottom of each zucchini, slice zucchini into ribbons (about 1/16 inch thick). Place ribbons in large bowl. Add basil and nuts, then dressing; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Using vegetable peeler, shave strips from Parmesan wedge over salad.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Use fresh, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful dressing.
- Don't overcrowd the salad: A salad should be light and refreshing, not heavy and overstuffed. Use a light hand when adding ingredients, and avoid overcrowding the salad bowl.
- Dress the salad just before serving: Dressing the salad too early will wilt the lettuce and make the salad soggy. Dress the salad just before serving to keep it crisp and fresh.
- Use a variety of textures and flavors: A good salad should have a variety of textures and flavors. Add crunchy vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and soft vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers. Use a variety of herbs and spices to add flavor to the salad.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a salad. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a salad that you love.
Conclusion:
A tossed salad is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. With a few fresh ingredients and a simple dressing, you can create a salad that is both healthy and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, try one of the recipes from this article. You won't be disappointed!
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