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Mixed Green Salad With Dried Plums and Toasted Pecans

Total Antioxidant Capacity: 9,839. Prep: 15 minutes. Since both prunes and pecans are antioxidant-rich, this salad offers a double punch. The sweet prunes balance the bitter flavor of escarole.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped escarole
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

1. To prepare dressing, combine sherry vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Gradually add olive oil, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add shallots, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; set aside.

2. Combine escarole and romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Add prunes and pecans, and toss well. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Health, MARCH 2005

Yield & Time

2 servings (serving size: 3 cups)

Nutritional Info

  • CALORIES 225
  • FAT 18g (sat 2g, mono 11g, poly 4g)
  • PROTEIN 5g
  • CARBOHYDRATE 64g
  • FIBER 10g
  • CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg
  • IRON 2mg
  • SODIUM 174mg
  • CALCIUM 96mg

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