Mixed greens with pine nuts and parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is both simple and delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover greens, and it's also a healthy and flavorful side dish. The combination of bitter greens, sweet pine nuts, and salty parmesan cheese is a perfect balance of flavors. This dish is also very versatile, and can be served as a salad, a side dish, or even a main course.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH PARMIGIANO CRISPS
Steps:
- For the crisps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with a silicone mat. Make 4 even, very thin circles of Parmigiano on the mat. Be sure that the circles are not touching. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted, turned golden brown and looks like lace. Remove the tray from the oven and let the crisps cool for about 1 minute. Using a spatula, remove the crisps from the silicone mat and reserve on a plate.
- For the salad:
- Fill your sink with cool water. Toss in all the salad greens and gently swish until all the dirt and grit falls to the bottom of the basin. Gently lift the greens out of the water and put in a salad spinner. If the greens are especially dirty empty the sink, rinse to rid of dirt and repeat the process. Spin the greens until they are dry and still very fresh looking. If not using the greens right away, store them wrapped loosely in paper towels then sealed in plastic bags in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, place the greens and herbs. Add the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. Drizzle in half of the oil and vinegar and season with salt. Using your hands, gently toss the salad to combine. Taste! Add the remaining oil and vinegar, if needed and season again with salt, if needed (you probably will). The salad should be very flavorful but not soggy.
- Arrange the salad on individual salad plates or bowls. Sprinkle each salad with the nuts and garnish with a Parmigiano crisp.
MIXED GREENS WITH PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN
Provided by Cara Brunetti Hillyard
Categories Leafy Green Nut Appetizer Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Pine Nut Fall Spring Bon Appétit Virginia Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Place mixed greens and onions in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle each with cheese and nuts.
MIXED GREENS WITH PANCETTA AND SHAVED PARMESAN
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Time 14m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and gently cook until slightly crisp and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. While the bacon is cooking, remove the greens from the bag, rinse and then pat dry and add to a large salad bowl. Once the bacon is cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the pan and place into the bowl with the greens, tossing to combine. Take the pan with the bacon fat off the heat and add the remaining olive oil. Add the Dijon mustard to the pan and stir to combine. Add the red wine vinegar, stir to combine. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons over the salad greens, and toss. Serve the remaining dressing at the table. Using a vegetable peeler, peel large slices of the cheese, place on top of the salad and serve.
MIXED SALAD GREENS WITH PIGNOLI AND FRESH PARMESAN
It really doesn't get much easier than this. White balsamic vinegar is available at Trader Joe's. From Bon Appetit January 2006. Trader Joe's sells good quality imported Parmesan cheese, too!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toast the pine nuts and set aside to cool.
- In a small non-reactive bowl, mix the vinegar and garlic; whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the mixed greens and scallions in a large salad bowl. Toss with the dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 154.3, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.9
TOSSED SALAD WITH PINE NUTS
This wonderful 5-ingredient recipe from Alice Tremont in Rochester Hills, Michigan is easy and elegant...with lots of blue cheese flavor and crunch from the pine nuts. Topped with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, it couldn't be much easier to toss together on a busy weeknight or much nicer to serve company. Alice often serves it on special occasions and says it always gets compliments, and that adding grilled chicken breast turns it into a fuss-free and fabulous main dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6-7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Sprinkle with blue cheese and pine nuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PARMESAN ENCRUSTED PINE NUTS
I recently visited a fancy restaurant that served Parmesan encrusted pine nuts in their Caesar salad. This is my near-perfect attempt to replicate these delicious salad toppers. The salad consisted of romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, dressing, mixed croutons, and these pine nuts. They are sweet, savory, nutty, and delicious.
Provided by JAILORMOON
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Spread pine nuts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until most of the pine nuts are light golden brown and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Remove pine nuts and keep oven at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Cook and stir sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture turns light brown and syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove syrup from heat; fold in pine nuts to coat. Add Parmesan cheese; stir to coat.
- Line baking sheet with waxed paper; spread coated pine nuts onto sheet, separating any bunches.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
EASY ARUGULA SALAD
So easy even I could make it, and I am a beginning cook! It looks very presentable for guests and takes only minutes
Provided by KELLID26
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large plastic bowl with a lid, combine arugula, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, oil, vinegar, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and shake to mix.
- Divide salad onto plates, and top with slices of avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 381.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PENNE RIGATE WITH MIXED GREENS AND PINE NUTS
Categories Cheese Leafy Green Nut Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Pine Nut Noodle Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook penne in boiling salted water in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot until al dente or according to package directions, then drain in a colander.
- Combine butter, oil, and pine nuts in cleaned and dried pot and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until nuts are pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Stir in greens and cook, stirring, until they wilt, about 3 minutes. Add penne, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Stir in cheese and serve immediately with additional cheese on the side.
Tips:
- To save time, you can use a pre-mixed bag of mixed greens. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
- If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
- You can also add other ingredients to this salad, such as crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or avocado.
- This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
This mixed greens salad with pine nuts and parmesan is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious salad, give this one a try!
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