Spinach, Apple + Walnut Salad
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Savour seriously savvy and tasty salads with all the flavours you love and the convenience you need. If you're looking for a simple, green salad to pair with your meal, then these low calorie salad tips can be the perfect mate.
Create your salad with leafy greens, your choice of a vegetable or fruit of a different colour (cut decoratively), and an accompanying cheese or (and) some freshly crushed or toasted nuts, tossed in a simple vinaigrette. YUM!
“TIP: only use two or three additions or you will lose the flavours.”
TIP: only use two or three additions or you will lose the flavours.
CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE FRESH GREENS FROM GROUP #1, TO MAKE A SAVVY SIDE SALAD WITH ONE OR TWO ITEMS FROM #2 AND / OR #3
Group #1 (soft)
Butter lettuce, Romaine or Cos Lettuce, Endive, lettuce, Mesclun lettuce, Rocket, any leafy greens
Kale, Mustard greens (any Collards), Spinach & Baby Spinach, Kohlrabi, Dandelion greens, Watercress
Herbs: Parsley, Basil, Mint, Chives, Coriander (Cilantro)
Group #2 (hard)
Asparagus, Artichokes, Jerusalem artichoke, Hearts of palm
Cruciferous, Broccoli, Beets, Carrots & Carrot greens, Celery, Onions, Fennel
Walnuts, Macadamia, Pistachios, Pecans, Pine nuts, Coconut, Hazelnuts, Brazil nuts
Group #3 (contrast)
Goat, buffalo or camel cheese, fetta or brie, Sheep cheese (plain), Buffalo mozzarella
Hard cheese (Romano, Parmesan, Pecorino), Mature Cheddar, Colby, Gouda
High-fat Swiss cheese, High-fat French/Italian cheeses (ie: triple-cream brie)
Spinach Apple & Walnut Salad
Ingredients
5 cups baby spinach (I often add some rocket too)
1 apple, cut into 2 inch matchsticks (or colourful bite sized pieces)
1/3 cup red onion finely chopped or sliced
1/2 cup walnuts
60 g cheddar cheers grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
In a large bowl, place spinach, apple and onion (you could use currents for a sweeter salad)
In a 8 inch cast iron skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-low heat until they are browned, about 10 minutes
Add warm nuts to salad
Drizzle oil and vinegar over the salad. I often use a home made vinegaratte
Toss and serve
This Savvy Paleo Salad goes super well with a healthy quick dinner of fish, chicken, or steak.
When you use your creativity and add your own seasonal spin, your salad will be just wonderful as is ... but feel free to change it up with any of the following suggested variations.
When you use your creativity and add your own seasonal spin, your salad will be just wonderful as is ... but feel free to change it up with any of the following suggested variations.
Enjoy:)
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