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Bitter Greens Salad With Walnuts & Cheese

Try this flavorful salad that combines a variety of bitter greens with the sweetness of dried fruit and the saltiness of nuts and cheese for a satisfying starter or meal. 

By Winnie Abramson


Prep Time:
4 min
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Cook Time:
1 min

Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as an appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped (or any kind of greens)

  • 1 head of red leaf lettuce, chopped (or any kind of greens)

  • Handful of radicchio, arugula, watercress, or dandelion greens, chopped

  • 4 radishes, sliced

  • 2 scallions, chopped

  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (or apricots or figs)

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (raw or toasted in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes, be careful not to burn)

  • 2 ounces (or to taste) raw blue cheese (or crumbles, goat cheese, feta, or another cheese that you like)

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice

  • Coarse sea salt to taste

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. 

    Note
    You can also add chopped vegetables, such as cucumber, avocado, and cooked beets, or soft or hard-boiled eggs, turkey, or chicken. 


    ©  Winnie  Abramson, ND, Healthy Green Kitchen.