The recipe Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts

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Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts recipe is a Salad meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy for Salad, you will like Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts!

Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts

Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts Recipe
Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts

A classic combo here with many substitutions possible!

What Course Is Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts?

Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts is for Salad.


How Long Does Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts Recipe Take To Prepare?

Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts Recipe Take To Cook?

Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts Recipe Make?

Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts Recipe?

The ingredients for Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts are:

About 1 pound of fresh fruit or 1 cup dried
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 ounces Gorgonzola or other creamy blue cheese
3/4 cup shelled walnuts or other nuts
6 cups mixed greens, like mesclun, washed and dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup vinaigrette, made from extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

*Nutrition info calculated using pears, gorgonzola, walnuts and vinaigrette

** Vinaigrette is 1/5 cup Extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and 1/2 cup fresh herbs (you can use dill, parsley and basil or 1/4 cup of rosemary, thyme or tarragon) You are only limited by your imagination!



How Do I Make Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts?

Here is how you make Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts:

Peel and core the fruit if necessary and remove any seeds or pits. If large, cut the fruit into 1/2-inch chunks. Toss the fruit with the lemon juice, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Crumble the cheese into small bits; cover and refrigerate until needed. Place the nuts into a dry skillet, turn the heat to medium and toast them, shaking the pan frequently until they are aromatic and beginning to darken in color, 3-5 minutesWhen you're ready to serve, toss the fruit, cheese and greens together with as much of the dressing as you like. Chop the nuts coarsely, sprinkle them over all and serve. Serving Size: makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MORRIGAN11.


What's The Nutritional Info For Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts?

The nutritional information for Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 501.9
  • Total Fat: 43.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.5 mg
  • Sodium: 167.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 6.2 g

What Dietary Needs Does Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Greens with Fruit, Cheese and Nuts is Vegetarian


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