BANANA-NUT GREEN SALAD

Banana-Nut Green Salad image

Ripe sliced bananas and crunchy ginger-roasted walnuts create a yummy combo in this fresh tossed salad. Swap in Gorgonzola cheese for extra flavor. -Betty Jean Nichols, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup walnut halves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300°. In a bowl, combine the oil, soy sauce, salt, ginger and onion powder. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until nuts are lightly browned and evenly coated, 18-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and bananas. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.