Sun-Kissed Tomato Walnut Salad

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine ½ head finely shredded red cabbage, 3 diced Persian cucumbers, 15 quartered cherry tomatoes, 1 or 2 julienned carrots, 1/2 head shredded romaine, 1 minced shallot, and 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint.
  2. 2Toast 1/4 cup walnuts in a dry pan over low heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until golden. Let cool.
  3. 3In a food processor, combine the toasted walnuts, 10 sun-dried tomato halves, 9 tablespoons lemon juice, ⅓ cup olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, 1 small shallot, 3 tablespoons fresh basil, 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  4. 4Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  5. 5Top with 3 to 4 ounces of cubed feta (optional) and serve right away.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 head red cabbage
  • 3 pieces Persian cucumbers
  • 15 pieces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 piece carrots
  • 0.5 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 0.25 cup walnuts
  • 10 halves sun-dried tomato halves
  • 9 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 small shallot
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 3 ounces feta cheese

Equipment

knifefood processor