Fall Green Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
31%
Fall Green Salad
45 min.
8
36kcal

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Embrace the essence of fall with our delightful Fall Green Salad, a vibrant medley that celebrates the season's freshest flavors. This gluten-free dish serves up to eight people, making it a perfect addition to family gatherings or casual get-togethers. With its refreshing crunch and nutrient-packed ingredients, this salad stands out as a light side dish, an elegant starter, or a tempting snack.

The unique blend of arugula, curly leaf lettuce, and romaine creates a symphony of textures and greens that will tantalize your taste buds. Our homemade vinaigrette, crafted from freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and a touch of white wine vinegar, brings a zesty brightness that beautifully complements the earthy flavors. This recipe is not only low in calories at just 36 kcal per serving but also full of wholesome goodness, making it guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you're looking for an impressive dish to share at your next dinner party or a healthy choice for your lunch, this Fall Green Salad is both satisfying and nourishing. The addition of sliced red onion and grated Parmesan adds a savory touch, ensuring that every bite is a burst of flavor. Invite your loved ones to gather around the table and enjoy the wholesome goodness of this fresh and festive salad!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula trimmed
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch 
  • cups curly leaf lettuce 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • ounce parmesan fresh grated
  • 0.5 cup onion red thinly sliced
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 0.5 teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. To prepare the vinaigrette, combine water, juice, and cornstarch in a small saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  2. Remove from heat. Stir in honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place in a blender or food processor.
  4. Add cheese, and process until well blended. Cool to room temperature.
  5. To prepare salad, combine lettuces and onion in a large bowl.
  6. Drizzle with vinaigrette, tossing gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories36kcal
Protein21.59%
Fat24.72%
Carbs53.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.28
Glycemic Load
1.42
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
8.4686958631096%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.82mg
Kaempferol
2.69mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:36.37kcal
1.82%
Fat:1.09g
1.67%
Saturated Fat:0.61g
3.8%
Carbohydrates:5.32g
1.77%
Net Carbohydrates:4.26g
1.55%
Sugar:3.32g
3.69%
Cholesterol:2.41mg
0.8%
Sodium:139.37mg
6.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.14g
4.28%
Vitamin A:3586.28IU
71.73%
Vitamin K:55.15µg
52.52%
Folate:49.41µg
12.35%
Vitamin C:6.65mg
8.06%
Calcium:71.55mg
7.16%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.51%
Phosphorus:44.36mg
4.44%
Fiber:1.06g
4.23%
Potassium:146.63mg
4.19%
Iron:0.57mg
3.15%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.12%
Magnesium:12.3mg
3.08%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.88%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.68%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Selenium:1.11µg
1.58%
Copper:0.03mg
1.56%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Source:My Recipes