Mixed Greens Salad with Warm Walnut Dressing
Recipe from Betty Crocker

A stunning salad starts with mixed field greens and four other on-hand ingredients. Have it ready in 15 minutes!


Mixed Greens Salad with Warm Walnut Dressing

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Greens, Green Salad, Salad, Vegetarian
 
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Ingredients
  • 6   cups
    mixed field greens (about 5 ounces)
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  • 6   tablespoons
    olive or vegetable oil
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  • 1/2   cup
    walnut halves
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  • 3   tablespoons
    red wine vinegar
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  • 1/4   teaspoon
    salt
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Directions
1.
Divide field greens among 4 salad bowls.
2.
Place 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium microwavable bowl. Add walnut halves; stir to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until walnuts are fragrant.
3.
Stir in remaining 5 tablespoons oil and the vinegar. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until dressing is warm but not boiling. Add salt; stir until dressing is well mixed. Pour over salads. Serve immediately.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutrition information
Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 260); Total Fat 29g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 170mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g); Protein 3g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 6%; Iron 8%. Exchanges: 0 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 0 Medium-Fat Meat; 6 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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