Romaine with Toasted Pecans and Pickled Strawberries

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Romaine with Toasted Pecans and Pickled Strawberries
80 min.
12
139kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with a vibrant and refreshing side dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures: Romaine with Toasted Pecans and Pickled Strawberries. This delightful vegetarian offering is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions, but it also boasts an impressive array of nutritional benefits. With each serving containing only 139 calories, you can indulge guilt-free.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the pickled strawberries, which add a sweet and tangy contrast to the crisp, refreshing romaine lettuce. The toasted pecans provide a satisfying crunch, enhancing both the flavor and the texture. Together, these ingredients create a harmonious blend that is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

Preparing this dish is a straightforward affair, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned cooks and culinary novices alike. With just 80 minutes of preparation time, you can create an exquisite addition to any meal, perfect for summer barbecues, holiday celebrations, or even a simple weeknight dinner. Drizzled with a light vinaigrette, this salad will surely be a standout on your table, leaving everyone wanting more!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil light
  • cup pecan halves toasted
  • 12 servings pepper freshly ground
  •  romaine lettuce hearts 
  • 16 oz strawberries fresh quartered
  • 0.5 cup citrus champagne vinegar 
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Combine first 2 ingredients and 1 1/2 cups water in a large bowl; whisk in honey until salt is dissolved and honey is blended.
  2. Add strawberries; cover and let stand 1 hour.
  3. Pour strawberry mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a medium bowl; reserve 2 Tbsp. liquid.
  4. Transfer strawberries to a bowl. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  5. Whisk together 1 Tbsp. vinegar, Dijon mustard, and reserved 2 Tbsp. strawberry liquid in a bowl.
  6. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
  7. Cut lettuce hearts in half crosswise, keeping top 6 inches of each and reserving ends for another use.
  8. Place lettuce tops on a serving platter. Top with strawberries, pecans, and, if desired, cheese; drizzle with vinegar mixture.
  9. *1 (4-oz.) goat cheese log, crumbled, may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories139kcal
Protein3.19%
Fat81.87%
Carbs14.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.86
Glycemic Load
1.41
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.9582608575406%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.52mg
Petunidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.72mg
Pelargonidin
9.39mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.77mg
Epigallocatechin
0.76mg
Epicatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.23mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.57mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:138.61kcal
6.93%
Fat:13.11g
20.16%
Saturated Fat:1.49g
9.3%
Carbohydrates:5.38g
1.79%
Net Carbohydrates:3.62g
1.32%
Sugar:3.23g
3.59%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:108.1mg
4.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.15g
2.3%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.53%
Vitamin C:22.66mg
27.47%
Vitamin A:619.99IU
12.4%
Vitamin K:12.69µg
12.08%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.31%
Fiber:1.76g
7.03%
Copper:0.12mg
6.2%
Folate:20.51µg
5.13%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.68%
Magnesium:16.92mg
4.23%
Phosphorus:36.03mg
3.6%
Potassium:116.59mg
3.33%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.04%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.07%
Calcium:15.97mg
1.6%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.46%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.36%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%
Selenium:0.79µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes