MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH DATE-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

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Mixed Green Salad with Date-Walnut Vinaigrette image

Dates help balance this salad with their sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup walnut halves (about 4 ounces)
5 ounces dates, pitted
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head green-leaf lettuce
1 head red Bibb lettuce
3 heads Belgian endive (about 12 ounces)
4 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a food processor, pulse 5 dates, mustard, and vinegar until pureed. With the machine running, slowly pour oil through feed tube. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Quarter remaining dates lengthwise. Into a large bowl, tear lettuce and endive into bite-size pieces; add spinach, dates, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Sher Awan
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Overall, this salad is a good choice for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Lauren San Miguel
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I would make this salad again, but I would make a few changes. I would use a different type of dressing and I would add some more vegetables.


Daphine donnely
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The salad was good, but it wasn't anything special.


chinonyerem chris
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I found the salad to be a bit too sweet. I would have preferred a more savory dressing.


Carika Prinsloo
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The salad was a bit too oily for my taste.


meena khati
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The salad was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more seasoning.


Jessica Cartwright
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I would have liked the salad more if the dressing had been a little less sweet.


Mary Beth Scott
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This salad is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the delicious flavor and high-quality ingredients.


Cytro
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Riri Nail
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Suzie Mason
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of dates and walnuts in a salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Sooraj Kumar
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The date-walnut vinaigrette is a great way to add a little sweetness and crunch to a salad. I'll definitely be using it again.


GS Sojib
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Ahmadbutt Buttbrand
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This salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the dates and the crunchiness of the walnuts complement the bitterness of the greens perfectly. The dressing is light and tangy, and it really brings the whole dish together.