Sure! Here’s a detailed recipe for “Greens with Chive Dressing” along with nutritional information, serving size, and preparation instructions:
Greens with Chive Dressing 🥗
Description: Chives right out of the garden make a tasty dressing for fresh garden greens!! Walnuts add a little crunch. Adapted from Canadian Living mag.
- Recipe Category: Salad Dressings
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Vegetable, Canadian, Potluck, Summer, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 4 stars
- Review Count: 4
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 179.1
- Fat: 15.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 2.6mg
- Sodium: 106mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.1g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 3.9g
- Protein: 4.2g
Recipe Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups Boston lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup mushroom, sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
Instructions:
-
Prepare the Chive Dressing:
- In a salad bowl, whisk together wine vinegar, light mayonnaise, chopped chives or green onions, olive oil, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
-
Prepare the Greens:
- Add torn Boston lettuce, spinach leaves, sliced mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, and toasted walnuts to the dressing.
-
Toss to Coat:
- Gently toss the greens and other ingredients with the prepared chive dressing until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this delightful salad!
Cooking Time Breakdown:
| Preparation | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep | 15 mins |
| Total | 15 mins |
This vibrant salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing snack, or a side dish at summer gatherings. With its easy preparation and garden-fresh ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
