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Italian Salad with Parmesan Peppercorn Savory Granola

This Italian Salad with Parmesan Peppercorn Savory Granola is a fresh and satisfying meal. Featuring mixed greens, juicy red grapes, and a crunchy granola topping, this salad is ready in just 45 minutes. The delicious combination of Peppercorn Pistachios & Parmesan Flavored Cashews adds a unique and savory twist, making it perfect for a delightful dinner or lunch.

servings
4 Servings
prep time
Prep Time 10 minutes
cook time
Cook Time 35 minutes
total time
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 5 ounces mixed greens
  • 1 cup halved red grapes
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Balsamic dressing
  • 1 cup Savory Parmesan Peppercorn Granola; recipe follows

 

Savory Parmesan Peppercorn Granola:

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 ( 5-ounce) package PLANTERS® Nut Duos Peppercorn Pistachios & Parmesan Flavored Cashews, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Directions

Salad:

  1. In bowl, toss greens, grapes, cheese and onions with balsamic dressing. Top with Savory Parmesan Peppercorn Granola.

Savory Parmesan Peppercorn Granola:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In small bowl, whisk oil, maple syrup, and egg white.
  3. In separate bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds and seasonings.
  4. Poor oil mixture over mixture. Stir to coat well. Spread onto baking sheet.
  5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until fragrant and golden in color. Cool on pan, then break up and store in an airtight container.
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