Description
Don’t have to be boring; by pairing healthy leafy greens with the right accoutrements, this salad maintains its nutritious balance while also boasting a bevy of flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of cubed sweet potatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp of dried rosemary
- 1 pomegranate
- 5 ounces arugula
- ½ cup Oregon hazelnuts
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place hazelnuts on a tray and roast for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Place sweet potatoes, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper on a large baking dish and roast at 400°F for about 30 minus until tender.
- Seed pomegranate, I like to cut the fruit in half and then hit the back of the shell with a wood spatula and the seeds easily fall out.
- Place arugula in a bowl and top off with balsamic vinegar, the roasted sweet potatoes, pomegranate seeds, roasted hazelnuts and goat cheese (if desired). Serve.
Description
This refreshing salad gets a burst of flavor from grilled cherries and roasted hazelnuts. The addition of tangy blue cheese blends beautifully with a dressing made of pureed hazelnuts and honey. Pair this salad with a crisp Oregon Riesling.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- Pinch of ground black pepper, or to taste
Salad
- 1 pint sweet cherries, pitted
- Olive oil
- 8 cups mixed spring greens
- ¼ of a large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, halved or roughly chopped
- 4 ounces Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F. Thread the cherries onto soaked wooden skewers or grilling skewers, about 4 or 5 to a skewer, and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Place the dressing ingredients in a single serve blender or small food processor. Process on high or pulse in long spurts until a creamy dressing forms, about 20 seconds. Set aside.
- Grill the cherries for about 5 minutes, turning at least once, until the fruit begins to darken and soften.
- Add the greens and onion to a large serving bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat the salad. Slide the cherries off of the skewers and arrange them evenly over the top of the greens. Sprinkle the salad with roasted hazelnuts and crumbled blue cheese before serving. Pair with: Brooks Willamette Valley Riesling.
Description
Created by Chef Christine Farkas of IHeart Food Consulting on behalf of the Almond Board of California.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 3 cups (750 mL) riced cauliflower or kohlrabi
- 2 cups (500 mL) chopped toasted almonds
- ½ cup (125 mL) shredded cabbage
- ½ cup (125 mL) shredded carrot
- ¼ cup (60 mL) thinly sliced green onions
- Salad Base Garnish: 1 tbsp (15 mL) black sesame seeds
Sauce
- ¾ cup (175 mL) roasted almond butter
- ¾ cup (175 mL) prepared kimchi, drained (reserve ½ cup kimchi brine)
- ½ cup (125 mL) plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
- 2 tsp (10 mL) nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp (5 mL) low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp (2 mL) toasted sesame oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
Salad Base Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except the sesame seeds and chopped toasted almonds, in large bowl.
- Refrigerate salad base until Kimchi Almond Sauce is prepared.
Sauce Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional almond milk and/or kimchi brine to reach desired texture and heat level.
Salad and Sauce Procedure
- Combine desired amount of sauce with prepared salad base.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped toasted almonds.
Description
Created by Koya Webb, on behalf of the Almond Board of California.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of steamed shelled edamame
- 1 cup of smoked almonds
- 1 teaspoon of chile seasoning
- 1/2 lime
- (optional) light sprinkle of parmesan cheese (vegan or regular)
Instructions
- Steam 1 cup of edamame in a microwavable-safe bowl or on the stovetop for 10 minutes.
- Place the steamed edamame in a clean bowl and mix in 1 cup of smoked almonds.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of chile seasoning and mix thoroughly.
- Squeeze half of a lime on top of the salad.
- Garnish with vegan parmesan (or regular parmesan) to taste!
Description
In this salad, sweet and tart apples are combined with shredded Brussels sprouts. Crunchy hazelnuts add a flavorful finishing touch. An ideal side dish for a fall meal, the seasonal sprouts, fruit, and nuts are tossed in a sweet and tangy maple lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Salad
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, stemmed and thinly sliced or shredded
- ½ cup julienned or thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
- ½ cup julienned or thinly sliced Fuji apple
- ½ cup toasted Oregon hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients until combined into smooth dressing and set aside.
- Heat the ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring constantly for 60 to 90 seconds; Just until the greens glisten in the oil and barely begin to wilt. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a bowl, allow to cool.
- Add the apple to the bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the hazelnuts. Serve the salad at room temperature.
DESCRIPTION
This hearty, healthy salad is loaded with crunchy hazelnuts, whole grain quinoa, and tender kale. The combination of sweet dried cherries and a tangy honey balsamic dressing complements the nutty, savory flavors of the grains and greens to create a delicious side dish for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup dry red quinoa, rinsed well
- 1 cup water
- 5 cups thinly sliced kale leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup toasted Oregon hazelnuts, chopped
- ½ cup dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- To cook the quinoa, add it to a medium saucepot and pour in the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Add the kale to a medium bowl and pour in the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with the ¼ teaspoon salt. Use clean or gloved hands to squeeze the kale, massaging the oil and salt into the greens. Massage for about 30 seconds. The kale will look slightly wilted. Set aside.
- Transfer the cooled quinoa to the bowl with the kale. Add the hazelnuts, cherries, and feta.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the shallot, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small bowl until all ingredients are combined into a dark dressing. Stir the salt and the pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
DESCRIPTION
Peach and Arugula Salad with Pistachios and Lemon Vinaigrette. Recipe by Bryan Snyder, RD, Director of Nutrition, Denver Broncos.
INGREDIENTS
- 5 ounces Arugula
- 1½ Peach thinly sliced for each salad
- 3 ounces Feta cheese
- ¼ Red onion thinly sliced for each salad
- ½ cup Toasted American pistachio kernels
- Lemon vinaigrette
- Kosher salt and fresh cracker black pepper to taste
- Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Italian parley
- ½ tablespoon Minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
- ½ cup Pistachio oil olive oil
- Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make vinaigrette by combining all ingredients except oil for dressing. Add oil slowly to emulsify with food processor or immersion blender. Wash and dry arugula, cut onion in half and slice very thin julienne. Wash and slice peach in ⅛th wedges, crumble feta and toasted pistachios.
- Mix all ingredients with dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.
