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Pesto Salad

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring homemade pesto, mixed greens, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Salad
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Make the Pesto
  1. In a blender, combine basil leaves, parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle the pesto over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve immediately in a serving dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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