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Savory Parmesan Granola

Shaina · May 14, 2013 · 21 Comments

I’m sharing a recipe for savory Parmesan granola, combining all your granola clusters and crunch and turning it into a salty snack treat.
Savory Parmesan Granola via Shaina Olmanson | FoodforMyFamily.com

Spring took its time showing up this year, with winter lingering far longer than is necessary. Still, I am ready for summer to hit, even if the weather might not be just yet. I’ll let it slowly lull itself from frozen to steamy, but my menu choices have been slanting drastically towards fresh. My breakfasts want nothing but berries and fresh eggs, and by lunch I’m searching for a plate of greens.

Greens can be boring if you let them be, but summer salads need just a kick in the pants from a nontraditional topping to go from sad to sought-after. I turned my granola to the savory side to achieve this, mixing spices and seasonings and fresh grated Parmesan into a crisp crumble.

Head over to Attune Foods to grab the recipe to make savory Parmesan granola, and then come back early tomorrow to see just one of the ways I’ve been enjoying the crunchy topping once its made and on the shelf in my cupboard.

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  1. Amanda says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I love granola on everything!! This is the perfect healthy alternative to croutons! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Miley says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    This looks fabulous Shaina! Heading over there right now to get the recipe!

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  3. TidyMom says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    i love that you put granola on your salad!!

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  4. Angie says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    What a great idea! I never would have thought of it!

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  5. stephchows says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    I NEVER thought about putting granola on a salad, LOVE the idea! This looks great

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  6. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    What a great idea; I even love the notion of using my everyday granola since I love salads with fruit. Thanks for the crunch!

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  7. Tieghan says

    May 14, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    So creative! I love this idea!! And really it looks so much better than boring old croutons!

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  8. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    May 15, 2013 at 6:01 am

    love this! So clever

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  9. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:58 am

    I’d never thought to do a savory granola… you’re so smart! ๐Ÿ˜‰ But, seriously, you are totally brilliant. Will have to try this out at my next dinner party.

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  10. Jeanette says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I love the idea of savory granola Shaina – never thought of that.

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  11. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    May 15, 2013 at 9:25 am

    Savory granola – love the idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Tracy says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Lovely salad and what great crunch!

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  13. Paula - bell'alimento says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:41 am

    I love that this granola is savory!

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  14. Marly says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:59 am

    What a great idea to use granola on a salad! It’s a great way to add some gluten-free crunch to a salad!

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  15. Monet says

    May 15, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I don’t know why I’ve never heard of this before! What a great way to add some crunch to a salad (or to eat as a snack!) Thank you so much for sharing. Excited to give this a try!

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  16. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    May 16, 2013 at 7:37 am

    I’m already craving summer salads. Love the idea of shaking a little extra crunch over my big bowl of greens. Great idea, Shaina.

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  17. Tara @ Unsophisticook says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Very different, but I bet it tastes great!

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  18. Miss @ MIss in the Kitchen says

    May 16, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    Great idea, I know I would love this in a great big salad.

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  19. Diane (createdbydiane) says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    looks delicious, love the crunch on salads

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  20. JulieD says

    May 24, 2013 at 11:06 am

    I love this!! What a great idea!

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    May 17, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    […] cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onions 1 cup creamy avocado yogurt dressing, below Savory Parmesan granola Thoroughly rinse the quinoa under cold water for 2 minutes and drain. Heat the avocado oil to a […]

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