Mesclun Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


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Mesclun Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
1/3
cup extra-virgin olive oil

3
tablespoons champagne or sherry vinegar

1
tablespoon Dijon mustard

3/4
teaspoon salt

1/4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2
cup dried cranberries

10
cups (10 ounces) packed mesclun or mixed torn salad greens

4
ounces goat cheese, crumbled

1/2
cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted*



Preparation:
1.
For dressing, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in cranberries. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

2.
For salad, combine salad greens, goat cheese and walnuts in large bowl. Add dressing; toss well. Transfer to chilled serving plates.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 325 mg
Protein 7 g
Fiber 2.5 g
Carbohydrate 10 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Saturated Fat 5 g
Total Fat 19 g
Calories from Fat 71 %
Calories 233
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 4
Vegetable 2


This recipe appears in: Salads