Mixed Greens with Toasted Almonds

The Bikini Chef^® Salad

The seasoning I used was a gift from my friend Kathleen Young of Kelley Young Wines in the Alexander Valley, CA. It is a wonderful blend of dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes and finely crumbled parmesan cheese. You can make it at home! Kathleen’s recipe is featured in the Recipe section: Mixed Garden Herbs Kathleen was recently a guest on Bikini Lifestyles on AM 790 KABC radio. You can hear her interview by clicking on Podcast and searching Kelley Young wines.

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Recipe

Mixed Greens with Toasted Almonds

Soups & Salads

This healthy salad came together on a whim with a few new ingredients and a few leftovers! Throw this together in minutes for a healthy side dish or compliment to a lunch or dinner entree. Add some diced grilled chicken and enjoy as a delicious #SOBikini meal the whole family will enjoy!

Ingredients

For Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
fine zest of 1 lemon
2 pinches of sea salt
at least 1 teaspoon black pepper
Italian dry seasoning (see notes), about 1 1/2 teaspoons

For salad:
6-8 cups mixed greens
1/4 to 1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
2 to 3 celery stalks, diced at 1/4" to 1/2" slices
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup toasted whole almonds
Fresh corn kernels cut off the cob from 2 ears of boiled corn (good leftover use)

Instructions

Make vinaigrette:

In large mixing bowl, combine oil, vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, lemon, Italian seasoning and whisk well until well combined.
Toss in mixed greens, feta cheese, tomatoes, celery, almonds, and corn.
Toss well to combine and enjoy!

Serves

4-6

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 15

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

0, 2

Mixed Greens with Toasted Almonds

The Bikini Chef^® Salad