Bibb Lettuce and Arugula Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette and "Candied" Walnuts

Name: Bibb Lettuce and Arugula Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette and "Candied" Walnuts
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 6 dates, pitted; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup walnuts; 2 tablepoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup raw almonds; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 heads Bibb or Boston Lettuce, torn in pieces; 2 cups arugula; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

By: www.DrFuhrman.com

by 5 members

G - BOMBS

Category: Salads

Here's an easy way to perk up a salad...top it with “candied” walnuts.

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Serves 2

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For the "Candied" Walnuts:

6 dates, pitted

1/2 cup water

1 cup walnuts

For the Lemon Basil Vinaigrette:

2 tablepoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup raw almonds

1/4 cup raisins

1/3 cup fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

For the Salad:

2 heads Bibb or Boston Lettuce, torn in pieces

2 cups arugula

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

Instructions:

To make the "candied" walnuts, blend dates and 1/2 cup water in a high-powered blender until smooth. Lightly toast walnuts in a hot non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Stir in date mixture and toss until walnuts are thoroughly coated. Remove from heat. Place walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, allowing space between walnuts. Bake at 350 F for 5 minutes. Stir and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn them. Cool completely.

To make the Lemon Basil Vinaigrette, blend ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, arugula and red onion. Divide among plates. Top each salad with sliced apples and 1/4 cup of the walnuts. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad.

Note: Save the other 1/2 cup "candied" walnuts and any leftover vinaigrette for another use.

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Serves 2

Per Serving:

Calories 325
Protein 9 g
Carbohydrates 36 g
Sugars 16 g
Total Fat 19.4 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 42 mg
Fiber 8 g
Beta-Carotene 4019 ug
Vitamin C 18 mg
Calcium 163 mg
Iron 4.2 mg
Folate 182 ug
Magnesium 110 mg
Potassium 910 mg
Zinc 1.5 mg
Selenium 3.3 ug

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vaporz

01/28/2025 04:22 PM

Rated this recipe:

The 1 clove garlic is missing from the Lemon Basil Vinaigrette recipe.

Lisa gay

04/29/2021 11:28 PM

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AMAZING we absolutely love this salad!!

Szanis

03/10/2021 07:09 PM

Rated this recipe:

Will definitely be making this often.

vaporz

02/12/2017 09:20 AM

Rated this recipe:

Absolutely delicious, will be making again and again.

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