Collard Green Salad with Cashews and Lime

Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Collard Green Salad with Cashews and Lime
45 min.
4
349kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Collard Green Salad with Cashews and Lime, a delightful dish that perfectly balances health and taste. This gluten-free salad is not just a side; it can elevate any meal as an antipasti, starter, or even a satisfying snack. With its refreshing lime dressing and the rich, nutty crunch of roasted cashews, this salad is a celebration of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Collard greens, often overlooked, are the star of this dish. Their hearty leaves provide a robust base that holds up beautifully against the zesty dressing and the creamy cashew paste. The addition of anchovy adds a savory depth, while the pink peppercorns introduce a subtle spice that enhances the overall experience. Each bite is a delightful combination of freshness and richness, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal or a standalone dish for a light lunch.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, boasting a caloric breakdown that supports a balanced diet. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to enjoy a nutritious meal at home, this Collard Green Salad with Cashews and Lime is sure to impress. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the goodness of wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy packed in oil, drained, finely chopped
  • 0.5 bunch collard greens 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons pecorino cheese divided finely grated shaved for serving
  • teaspoon peppercorns crushed plus more for serving
  • cup roasted cashews unsalted divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Process 1/2 cup cashews, 2 tablespoons grated
  2. Pecorino, and 3 tablespoons water in a foodprocessor, thinning with more water asneeded, until a smooth, creamy pasteforms; season with salt and black pepper.Set cashew paste aside.
  3. Whisk anchovy, oil, lime juice, 1 teaspoon pinkpeppercorns, and 2 tablespoons grated Pecorinoin a large bowl; season with salt and blackpepper. Coarsely chop remaining 1/2 cupcashews.
  4. Add nuts and collard greens tolarge bowl and toss to coat, gentlymassaging dressing into leaves with yourfingers to bruise and slightly wilt.
  5. Spread some reserved cashew pasteonto each plate and top with saladand shaved Pecorino; sprinkle with morecrushed pink peppercorns.
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Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein8.63%
Fat76.03%
Carbs15.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.75
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.652608640168%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
2.08mg
Quercetin
0.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:349.08kcal
17.45%
Fat:30.98g
47.66%
Saturated Fat:5.9g
36.87%
Carbohydrates:14.07g
4.69%
Net Carbohydrates:11.76g
4.28%
Sugar:2g
2.22%
Cholesterol:5.8mg
1.93%
Sodium:71.22mg
3.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.91g
15.81%
Vitamin K:125.92µg
119.92%
Copper:0.79mg
39.64%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.76%
Magnesium:100.57mg
25.14%
Vitamin A:1223.58IU
24.47%
Phosphorus:216.45mg
21.64%
Vitamin E:2.84mg
18.95%
Zinc:2.13mg
14.23%
Folate:55.66µg
13.92%
Iron:2.44mg
13.54%
Calcium:131.68mg
13.17%
Vitamin C:10.63mg
12.89%
Fiber:2.31g
9.24%
Potassium:277.09mg
7.92%
Selenium:5.47µg
7.82%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.28%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.94%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.79%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.34%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.12%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious