Holiday Salad with Parmesan Fans

Holiday Salad with Parmesan Fans
50 min.
6
81kcal

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Elevate your holiday gatherings with a stunning and delicious Holiday Salad with Parmesan Fans! This delightful dish not only serves as a vibrant side but also doubles as an eye-catching antipasti or starter that will impress your guests. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can create a salad that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor.

The star of this recipe is the unique Parmesan fans, made from wonton wrappers that are transformed into elegant, crispy decorations. These fans are brushed with Italian dressing and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, resulting in a delightful crunch that complements the fresh greens beautifully. The combination of spring mix salad greens and coarsely chopped pistachio nuts adds a refreshing and nutty element, making each bite a celebration of textures and tastes.

At only 81 calories per serving, this salad is a guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into any holiday menu. Whether you're hosting a festive dinner or simply looking for a light snack, this Holiday Salad with Parmesan Fans is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let this salad be the centerpiece of your next holiday feast!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup salad dressing italian
  • tablespoon salad dressing italian
  • teaspoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 cup pistachios green red coarsely chopped
  • oz the salad 
  • 2-inch wonton wrappers (3 1/ square)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Place wonton wrappers on cutting board. In each wrapper, cut 3/8- to 1/2-inch strips to within 1/2 inch of bottom. Make 2 or 3 pleats in the same direction on bottom edge of each wrapper to form fan base; spread strips gently to form fan shape. Carefully transfer fans to cookie sheet.
  3. Brush with 1 tablespoon dressing; sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely.
  5. In medium bowl, toss salad greens and 1/4 cup dressing. Arrange greens on 6 salad plates; sprinkle with nuts.
  6. Place fans upright in salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories81kcal
Protein11%
Fat65.77%
Carbs23.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3
Glycemic Load
0.21
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.4443478009299%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:81.11kcal
4.06%
Fat:6.15g
9.46%
Saturated Fat:1g
6.23%
Carbohydrates:4.89g
1.63%
Net Carbohydrates:4.17g
1.52%
Sugar:1.83g
2.04%
Cholesterol:1.52mg
0.51%
Sodium:161.08mg
7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.31g
4.63%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.22%
Vitamin C:5.91mg
7.17%
Vitamin K:6.82µg
6.49%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.41%
Vitamin A:315.45IU
6.31%
Phosphorus:55.74mg
5.57%
Copper:0.11mg
5.25%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.97%
Potassium:124.7mg
3.56%
Folate:13.18µg
3.3%
Magnesium:12.25mg
3.06%
Fiber:0.72g
2.89%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.87%
Iron:0.49mg
2.72%
Calcium:26.82mg
2.68%
Selenium:1.67µg
2.39%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.91%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.89%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.45%