Mixed Greens with Parmesan Walnuts

Gluten Free
Health score
40%
Mixed Greens with Parmesan Walnuts
25 min.
12
157kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful side dish that combines the freshness of greens with the rich flavors of Parmesan and walnuts? Look no further than this Mixed Greens with Parmesan Walnuts recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this gluten-free dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but also serves a crowd, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties.

The star of this recipe is the crunchy, buttery walnuts, which are baked to perfection and coated in a light layer of golden Parmesan cheese. This adds a savory depth that beautifully complements the crispness of the mixed greens. With a medley of iceberg lettuce, curly endive, radicchio, and fresh spinach, each bite is a refreshing explosion of flavors and textures.

Drizzled with a tangy oil-and-vinegar dressing, this salad is a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will have your guests reaching for seconds. Plus, with only 157 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled meats or as a standalone dish, this Mixed Greens with Parmesan Walnuts is sure to impress and satisfy. Get ready to elevate your salad game!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt smoked
  • 1.5 cups walnut pieces 
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • medium head lettuce 
  • medium bunch lettuce 
  • 0.5 bunch salad leaves curly endive 
  • 0.5 small head radicchio thinly 
  • oz pkt spinach fresh
  • 0.3 cup the dressing 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan, heat butter and salt in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in walnuts.
  2. Bake uncovered 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese; toss until walnuts are evenly coated.
  4. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is light brown; cool.
  5. Into large bowl, tear lettuce, endive, radicchio and spinach into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups).
  6. Add dressing and walnuts; toss until greens are well coated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein8.59%
Fat77.3%
Carbs14.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.67
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.00956506606%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
8.33mg
Delphinidin
0.48mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
2.49mg
Kaempferol
0.97mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
3.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:156.75kcal
7.84%
Fat:14.29g
21.99%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.7%
Carbohydrates:5.87g
1.96%
Net Carbohydrates:3.98g
1.45%
Sugar:2.84g
3.15%
Cholesterol:3.93mg
1.31%
Sodium:168.74mg
7.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.57g
7.15%
Vitamin K:100.38µg
95.6%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.01%
Vitamin A:1660.71IU
33.21%
Folate:59.05µg
14.76%
Copper:0.29mg
14.27%
Magnesium:39mg
9.75%
Phosphorus:80.45mg
8.04%
Fiber:1.89g
7.56%
Vitamin C:5.99mg
7.26%
Potassium:231.81mg
6.62%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.52%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.04%
Iron:1.06mg
5.88%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.56%
Calcium:50.1mg
5.01%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.66%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.16%
Selenium:1.73µg
2.47%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.72%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.66%