Best 8 Mixed Greens With Pine Nuts And Parmesan Recipes

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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



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 41m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup grated Parmigiano
4 cups salad greens, such as mesclun, arugula, red leaf, romaine or baby spinach
1 cup mixed fresh herb leaves, such as parsley, basil, oregano, chives or cilantro
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup high quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds or chopped hazelnuts

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



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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

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shavings
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Time 14m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, cut into 1-inch long by 1/2-inch wide rectangles
3/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 bag mixed baby lettuce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
8 ounces hard cheese, such as Parmesan or aged Cheddar

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



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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

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 large garlic clove, minced finely
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper
6 ounces mixed greens (mesclun)
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh imported parmesan cheese, shaved
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted (pignoli)

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



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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

5 cups spring mix salad greens
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 to 1/3 cup raspberry vinaigrette

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



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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

cooking spray
12 ounces pine nuts
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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



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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

4 cups young arugula leaves, rinsed and dried
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

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



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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

1 lb penne rigate
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 (8- to 10-oz) bags mixed salad greens with radicchio (often labeled "Italian" or "Mediterranean"; 16 to 20 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus additional for serving

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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