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Pesto Salad

A refreshing salad featuring fresh greens and a vibrant pesto dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
Pesto Dressing
  • ½ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Toppings
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the pesto dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts.
  2. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

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