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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If you're looking to elevate your side dish game, look no further than this delightful Collard Green Salad with Cashews and Lime. This gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also loaded with flavor and nutrition. Collard greens, notoriously known for their hearty leaves, provide the perfect base, while the creamy cashew paste brings a rich, satisfying texture that keeps things interesting. The addition of anchovy adds a savory depth, perfect for those who enjoy a complex flavor profile in their salads.

What sets this salad apart is the burst of citrus from fresh lime juice that dances on your palate, combined with the subtle heat of crushed pink peppercorns. And let’s not forget the unsalted roasted cashews, which not only contribute a delightful crunch but also a wealth of good fats. Whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, or a starter, this salad promises to impress both family and guests alike.

The beautiful interplay of flavors and textures makes this Collard Green Salad ideal for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. It's a nutritious choice that packs a punch, all while being ready in just 45 minutes. Enjoy a bowlful of vibrant greens that will surely have you reaching for seconds!

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