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Green Salad with Cashews and Yogurt

A fresh, creamy salad with crisp greens, toasted cashews, and a tangy yogurt dressing. Quick to assemble and perfect for a light lunch or side.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Protein
5g
Green Salad with Cashews and Yogurt
freshlightamericanvegetariangluten-freeplant-basedcrunchycreamy

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • ½ cup cashews
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the 0.5 cup cashews until fragrant and lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes, shaking often. Set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the 0.5 cup yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Place the 6 cups mixed greens in a large salad bowl. If using beetroot or red onion, thinly slice and add now.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the greens and toss gently until every leaf is lightly coated.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the toasted cashews over the top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large salad bowl
  • citrus juicer

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