Winter Green Salad
This winter green salad is a vibrant mix of crisp greens, creamy aged Gouda, and crunchy candied pecans, all brought together with a tangy homemade sherry vinaigrette. It’s the perfect easy winter salad with greens for health-conscious diners, boasting rich flavors and powerful antioxidants that contribute to a wholesome meal. Enjoy this healthy winter salad recipe as a side or main dish any time of year!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
- 2 tsp. country-style Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small head frisée (3 oz.), trimmed and torn into small pieces
- 1 head Boston or Little Gem lettuce (7 oz.), leaves torn into pieces
- 2 heads red endive, leaves separated
- 1 head Castelfranco radicchio (6 oz.), trimmed and leaves torn
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 oz. aged Gouda, shaved
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- As you whisk, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing. Stir in the sliced red onion and let it sit for 15 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- Meanwhile, prepare the greens by gently tossing the frisée, Boston lettuce, endive, and radicchio in a large bowl (or divide into two bowls if needed).
- Pour the prepared dressing over the greens and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Top the salad with candied pecans and shaved Gouda for the final touch. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant dish!