Festive Side Salad with Tahini-Dijon Dressing
This festive, colourful side salad combines crunchy walnuts, thin slices of juicy apple and delicious dried cranberries, all topped with a creamy, tangy tahini-Dijon dressing for a perfect balance of flavour.
The ingredients
- 6 cups leafy greens, of your choice
- ½ cup sprouts, of your choice
- 1 apple, sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
Tahini-Dijon dressing
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp tahini
- ½ lemon, juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
The method
- In a small jar, add the dressing ingredients and mix with a spoon or whisk until well combined.
- In a large bowl, add the salad ingredients. Add the dressing just before serving.
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 190Calories
- 12 gFat
- 17 gCarbs
- 3 gFibre
- 4 gProtein
Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (especially ALA), essential for heart and brain health.
Leafy greens are rich in antioxidants, including flavonoids, carotenoids and chlorophyll, which help fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
This side salad is an excellent source of dietary fibre, which supports healthy digestion, a balanced gut microbiome and helps prevent constipation.
