Parsley Walnut Salad

Curly parsley, Parmesan cheese and walnuts. This salad is reminiscent of a Mediterranean masterpiece.

Recipe Ingredients:

Parsley Salad:
2 to 3 bunches of curley parsley
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup California Walnuts, finely chopped

Dressing:
2 garlic cloves, peeled
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. In bowl medium bowl, separate parsley leaves into sprigs, set aside.
2. In food processor or blender, blend, oil and garlic cloves until combined. Add vinegar, salt and pepper, and blend.
3. Pour dressing over parsley sprigs and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and walnuts, toss well to coat and serve.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of California Walnuts.