Springs Salad with Avocado, Candy Potato Croutons & Balsamic Glaze –

Springs Salad with Avocado, Candy Potato Croutons & Balsamic Glaze

I used to assume that salads have been simply iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and croutons, which you loved as a facet dish or solely firstly of a meal.Nevertheless, I finally realized they may very well be a lot extra by including a various vary of contemporary, chopped veggies, herbs, spices, quinoa, rice, and many others. I like to make salads a meal by including a number of texture, crunch, and wholesome components.My Spring Salad with Avocado, Candy Potato Croutons, and a tangy balsamic glaze is a tasty dish you possibly can get pleasure from as a salad or meal, including your favourite protein.

Springs Salad with Avocado, Candy Potato Croutons & Balsamic Glaze

Elements  

Candy Potato Croutons

• 1 candy potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• additional virgin olive oil (or spray)

Salad

• 1/2 c. arugula (stems off)
• 2 T. contemporary basil, chopped
• 1 Persian cucumber (sliced)
• 1/4 c. Pistachio nuts, shelled
• 1/4 c. candied pecans
• 3 c. butter lettuce
• 1/2 c. goat cheese crumbles (dairy or vegan)
• 1 1/4 c. candy potato croutons
• 1 avocado (peeled and sliced to prime salad)

Avocado Balsamic Dressing

• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• 1/4 c. balsamic
• 3 T. olive oil*
• 2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice to style (optionally available)

Directions 

Candy Potato Croutons

• Preheat oven to 425 Levels F

• In a big bowl, add candy potatoes, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper

• Drizzle additional virgin olive oil (spray or oil) over potatoes and blend gently

• Place candy potatoes on a cookie sheet and bake till crispy

Avocado Balsamic Dressing

• In a bowl, mix 1 avocado, balsamic, olive oil, and lemon juice (optionally available)

• Combine nicely with a balloon whisk (or blender) and put aside

Salad

• In a big bowl, add in arugula, basil, cucumbers, Pistachio nuts, pecans, butter lettuce, goat cheese, candy potato croutons

• Drizzle the avocado balsamic dressing over the salad and blend

• Prime salad with avocado slices and extra nuts, croutons, and goat cheese

Notes

*Balsamic dressing is often made with 1 half balsamic vinegar to three components olive oil. Nevertheless, I wish to go mild on the olive oil and generally embody freshly squeezed lemon juice into the combination together with some salt and pepper to style. This recipe serves two individuals. Double it for 4 individuals and so forth. ©2025, MaryannRidiniSpencer.com/SimplyDeliciousLiving

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