Salad with Nutty Topping Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
Description:
I stumbled upon a rendition of this delightful recipe in a vegan cookbook, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by how utterly delicious this salad with nutty topping turns out!
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Vegan, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Small Appliance, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 370.3
- Fat Content: 22.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 572.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.5g
- Fiber Content: 7.5g
- Sugar Content: 5.6g
- Protein Content: 11.8g
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 green onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
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Grind the Nuts: Begin by grinding the nuts to your desired consistency. You can use a food processor or a mortar and pestle for this step. Set aside.
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Mix Nutty Topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground nuts and breadcrumbs. Then, pour in the olive oil and tomato paste.
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Prepare Vegetables: Finely mince the green onion and parsley, and add them to the bowl with the nut mixture.
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Combine Ingredients: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well incorporated. Feel free to use your hands for this step to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
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Form Walnut-Sized Balls: Once the mixture is well combined, take small portions and roll them into walnut-sized balls. This step might get a little messy, but it’s all part of the fun!
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Chill: Place the formed nutty balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
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Serve: Once chilled, remove the nutty balls from the refrigerator and serve them on top of a bed of mixed salad greens. You can also add any additional salad toppings of your choice.
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Enjoy: Dive into this flavorful salad with nutty topping and revel in the burst of flavors and textures with every bite!
This salad with nutty topping is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packs a nutritious punch, making it the perfect option for a satisfying lunch or snack. Give it a try and prepare to be amazed by how something so simple can be so incredibly delicious! 🥗🌰
