Green Salad with Garlic Crunch

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
46%
Green Salad with Garlic Crunch
45 min.
4
438kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Green Salad with Garlic Crunch! This vibrant and refreshing salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, this dish is versatile enough to serve as a side, a light lunch, or even a main course.

Imagine crisp Boston lettuce leaves tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, all brought together by a creamy, herb-infused goat cheese dressing. The real star of this recipe, however, is the homemade garlic crunch. With its golden-brown oats, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic, this crunchy topping adds an irresistible texture and depth of flavor that elevates the entire salad.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that not only nourishes the body but also delights the senses. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to enjoy a healthy meal at home, this Green Salad with Garlic Crunch is sure to impress. Plus, the leftovers can be creatively repurposed—try sprinkling the garlic crunch over mashed potatoes or rice for an extra burst of flavor!

Join us in the kitchen and discover how easy it is to whip up this delicious salad that’s packed with nutrients and bursting with taste. Your palate will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups boston lettuce leaves packed (from 1 large head)
  • 16  cherry tomatoes halved
  • tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves 
  • large garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • ounces goat cheese soft
  • tablespoons honey 
  • cup old-fashioned rolled oats 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt 
  •  scallion chopped
  • 0.5 cup skim milk 
  • teaspoons thyme leaves 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 30
  2. In a baking pan, toss the garlic with the oats, butter and honey and season lightly with salt.
  3. Spread the oats in an even layer and bake for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  4. Spread the crunch on a plate and let cool completely, until crisp.
  5. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the goat cheese, parsley, thyme, vinegar, scallion, skim milk and olive oil and blend until smooth. Scrape the dressing into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  6. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce and tomatoes with 1/2 cup of the dressing.
  7. Sprinkle some of the crunch over the salad and serve. Reserve the remaining dressing and crunch for another use.
  8. Sprinkle the garlic crunch over mashed potatoes or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories438kcal
Protein15.33%
Fat51.28%
Carbs33.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
74.13
Glycemic Load
10.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
36.894782460254%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.35mg
Luteolin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
13.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:437.67kcal
21.88%
Fat:26.32g
40.5%
Saturated Fat:9.22g
57.66%
Carbohydrates:38.56g
12.85%
Net Carbohydrates:30.45g
11.07%
Sugar:16.94g
18.82%
Cholesterol:24.74mg
8.25%
Sodium:372.48mg
16.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.71g
35.42%
Vitamin K:534.59µg
509.13%
Vitamin A:16766.76IU
335.34%
Folate:371.42µg
92.85%
Manganese:1.78mg
88.82%
Vitamin C:38.6mg
46.79%
Iron:8.39mg
46.6%
Potassium:1451.39mg
41.47%
Phosphorus:390.17mg
39.02%
Fiber:8.11g
32.42%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.26%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.31%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.2%
Calcium:289.03mg
28.9%
Magnesium:109.27mg
27.32%
Copper:0.49mg
24.49%
Vitamin E:3.44mg
22.94%
Selenium:11.11µg
15.87%
Zinc:2.35mg
15.66%
Vitamin B5:1.41mg
14.15%
Vitamin B3:2.56mg
12.79%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.18%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.54%
Source:My Recipes