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Simple Winter Greens Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette


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  • Author: Caitlin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A fresh and balanced winter greens salad made with tender baby greens, citrus, pistachios, and shaved pecorino, finished with a bright lemon olive oil vinaigrette. Ideal for effortless hosting or everyday meals.


Ingredients

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Salad

  • 4 ounces baby arugula
  • 4 ounces tender mixed winter greens
  • 4 – 5 radishes, very thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, cut into segments and diced
  • 1 grapefruit, cut into segments and diced
  • 1/3 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup shaved aged pecorino cheese
  • flaky sea salt, to finish

Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic until smooth and emulsified. Season to taste.
  2. Toss greens with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.
  3. Divide greens among plates and top with radishes, citrus, pistachios, and pecorino.
  4. Finish with flaky sea salt and black pepper just before serving.

Notes

  • Use a mild extra virgin olive oil for a softer vinaigrette or a peppery one for more bite.
  • Pecorino can be swapped for Parmigiano Reggiano if preferred.
  • Citrus can be mixed for added color and flavor contrast.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired