Description
Tree House Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines the delightful crunch of toasted almonds and sunflower seeds with the sweetness of dried cranberries, all tossed in a tangy dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, gatherings, or as a quick lunch option. With its fresh ingredients and appealing presentation, it’s sure to be a favorite at any meal. Easy to prepare and customize, this salad serves as an excellent base for adding proteins like grilled chicken or turkey for a more filling main course.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups red leaf lettuce
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta)
- 1 can hearts of palm (drained and sliced)
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice apple vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the nuts: In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sliced almonds. Toast for about 4 minutes. Add sunflower seeds and dried cranberries, sprinkle with sugar, and cook until sugar melts (2–3 minutes). Spread on foil to cool.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine red leaf lettuce, crumbled cheese, and hearts of palm. Drizzle with dressing before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg