Pine Nut Salad

This Pine Nut Salad is a refreshing and crunchy medley of flavors, perfect for a light meal or a side dish. With the richness of pine nuts and the zest of fresh herbs, it brings a delightful twist to traditional salads.

Ingredients

• Pine nuts - 50 grams
• Mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce) - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (approximately 150 grams), diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh coriander (cilantro) - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped coriander, and chopped mint.
3. Add the toasted pine nuts to the salad mixture.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
6. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from pine nuts which support heart health.
• High in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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