Topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, this tasty green salad is perfect for any barbeque or picnic.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian
Ingredients:
2 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach
1 pound thin fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black peppera
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions:
In a large bowl combine salad greens, asparagus, tomatoes and basil.
For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well.
Pour vinaigrette over greens mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.
Nutritional Info:
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
calories 112 total carbohydrate 7g dietary fiber 2g total sugars 4g protein 4g total fat 8g saturated fat 1g cholesterol 2mg vitamin a 1387iu vitamin c 12mg folate 43mcg sodium 123mg calcium 72mg iron 2mg magnesium 33mg potassium 341mg