Red and Greens Salad

Name: Red and Greens Salad
Yield: serves 4, 1 3/4 cups per serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 6 cups torn romaine; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard; 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 2 teaspoons honey

December 9, 2011

With its sweet and sour crunch, this salad is sure to be a winner at your table.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4, 1 3/4 cups per serving

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

6 cups torn romaine

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)

2 teaspoons honey

Preparation

Step 1
In a small skillet, dry-roast the walnuts over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until just fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from the skillet so they don’t burn.
Step 2
In a salad bowl, gently toss together the romaine, peas, onion, and cranberries.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oil, and honey. Drizzle over the salad. Toss gently.
Step 4
Sprinkle with the walnuts.
Cook’s Tip
Step 5
You can substitute 3 or 4 thinly sliced strawberries for the dried cranberries if you prefer.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 131
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Total Fat: 5.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
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Monounsaturated: 2.0g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 137mg
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Carbohydrates: 19g
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Fiber: 4g
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Sugars: 12g
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Protein: 4g
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Dietary Exchanges
Step 20
1 1/2 Carbohydrate
Step 21
1 Fat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals

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