{"id":1703,"date":"2026-07-27T12:57:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bensginger.dev.hayloft-it.ch\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=196"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:14:13","slug":"basic-leaf-lettuce-with-a-crunchy-element","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/en\/rezepte\/basis-blattsalat-mit-knusperelement\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Leafy Salad with a Crunchy Element"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-style-branding\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"Leafy Green Salad with Ben&#039;s Ginger Dressing \" class=\"wp-image-723 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-scaled-600x900.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/www.bensginger.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8Q9A3923-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Leafy Salad with a Crunchy Element<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">2 servings \u00b7 15 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salad Base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100 g mixed leaf lettuce (e.g., arugula, lamb's lettuce, Lollo Rosso)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 spring onion, sliced into rings&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd avocado, diced&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crunchy Treat \u2013 Honey Pecans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 g pecans&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon honey&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 pinch of sea salt&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 pinch of cayenne pepper&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the honey directly to the pan\u2014caramelize for 1\u20132 minutes until the nuts are glossy. Add salt and cayenne pepper.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread them out immediately on parchment paper and let them cool completely\u2014they will harden as they cool.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash the salad ingredients, spin them dry, and mix them in a large bowl.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix up a fresh dressing of your choice (all 3 recipes in this collection).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving\u2014not before, or the salad will wilt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coarsely chop the honey pecans and sprinkle them generously over the top. Serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ginger-Sesame<br><\/strong><em>Asian, nutty<\/em><br>\u2192 goes well with arugula&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sweet and Sour<br><\/strong><em>Mild, approachable<\/em><br>\u2192 goes well with lamb's lettuce<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Turmeric Tahini<br><\/strong><em>Creamy, earthy<\/em><br>\u2192 goes well with Lollo Rosso&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The honey-pecans will keep for 5 days in a glass jar\u2014make a double batch right away. They\u2019re also great on oatmeal, yogurt, or cheese platters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Nutritional Information Per Serving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-extrasmall-font-size\">(without dressing; dressing charged separately)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Calories<\/td><td>285 kcal<\/td><td>Carbohydrates<\/td><td>14 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fat<\/td><td>24 g<\/td><td>Protein<\/td><td>5 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dietary Fiber<\/td><td>4 g<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"alignwide wp-block-bensginger-recipes\">\n                    <h2>You might also be interested in these recipe ideas<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"recipes\">\n                            <a 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