Parsley Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Parsley Salad
45 min.
4
324kcal

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Craving a vibrant and incredibly healthy dish that bursts with fresh flavors? Look no further than this Parsley Salad! Don't let the simple name fool you; this isn't your average side of greens. This is a culinary experience that's both satisfying and nourishing. Imagine a mountain of crisp, curly parsley leaves, dancing with juicy halved cherry tomatoes, earthy sliced mushrooms, and delicate bites of scallions.

What truly elevates this salad are the toasted pine nuts, adding a delightful nutty crunch that complements the other ingredients perfectly. And the dressing? A bright and zesty blend of wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper that ties it all together beautifully.

This Parsley Salad isn't just delicious, it's also incredibly versatile. Serve it as a light and refreshing lunch, a vibrant side dish, or even as a satisfying main course. Plus, it caters to a variety of dietary needs, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With a health score of 100, you can indulge guilt-free, knowing you're treating your body to a powerhouse of nutrients. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy meal any day of the week. So, grab your bowl and let's get started!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1.5 quarts lightly curly-parsley leaves packed
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.1 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper black
  • 0.3 pound mushrooms cut into thin slices
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  scallions including tops green cut into thin slices
  • tablespoon red-wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350 oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the oil slowly, whisking.
  4. Add the parsley, scallions, tomatoes, and mushrooms and toss. Top with the pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein14.63%
Fat55.28%
Carbs30.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40
Glycemic Load
3.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
46.056521635988%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
764.64mg
Luteolin
3.89mg
Kaempferol
5.37mg
Myricetin
52.67mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:323.73kcal
16.19%
Fat:22.29g
34.29%
Saturated Fat:2.77g
17.33%
Carbohydrates:27.29g
9.1%
Net Carbohydrates:14.37g
5.22%
Sugar:5.43g
6.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:512.44mg
22.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.27g
26.55%
Vitamin K:5846.85µg
5568.43%
Vitamin A:30232.02IU
604.64%
Vitamin C:486.55mg
589.75%
Folate:558.31µg
139.58%
Iron:23.2mg
128.89%
Manganese:1.41mg
70.39%
Potassium:2249.3mg
64.27%
Magnesium:208.26mg
52.07%
Fiber:12.92g
51.69%
Calcium:504.01mg
50.4%
Copper:0.78mg
38.98%
Vitamin E:5.75mg
38.31%
Vitamin B3:6.38mg
31.9%
Zinc:4.6mg
30.67%
Phosphorus:298.34mg
29.83%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.35%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.65%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.28%
Vitamin B5:1.95mg
19.52%
Selenium:3.79µg
5.42%
Source:My Recipes