Field Greens with Sage-Piñon Vinaigrette
Notes: Up to 1 day ahead, toast nuts and store airtight. Make dressing and hold at room temperature. Also rinse salad leaves, wrap in towels, enclose in a plastic bag, and chill.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir nuts until golden, about 4 minutes. Pour from pan and coarsely chop half the nuts.
Step 2
2
In a blender, whirl chopped nuts, oil, sage, vinegar, and garlic until smooth.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl, gently mix salad leaves with dressing to coat well, then add remaining nuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
3 quarts (about 10 oz.) mixed tender salad leaves, rinsed and crisped
Salt and pepper
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir nuts until golden, about 4 minutes. Pour from pan and coarsely chop half the nuts.
Step 2
2
In a blender, whirl chopped nuts, oil, sage, vinegar, and garlic until smooth.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl, gently mix salad leaves with dressing to coat well, then add remaining nuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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