Monday, December 6, 2010

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Christmas Salad Recipe

 


Christmas Salad Recipe


I enjoy entertaining during the holidays and always include this colorful salad on the menu. The red pepper and water chestnuts add a sweet crunch...while the homemade vinaigrette gives this salad a savory zest.

This recipe is:

Quick




    * 12 Servings
    * Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Ingredients

    *


      CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE:
    * 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    * 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
    * 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
    * 1 tablespoon sugar
    * 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    * 1/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
    * 3/4 cup olive oil
    *

      SALAD:
    * 12 cups mixed greens
    * 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
    * 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained, optional
    * Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

    * In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Chill until ready to serve.
    * In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, red pepper and water chestnuts if desired. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Serve with cranberry vinaigrette. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup vinaigrette).


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 140 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.


Christmas Salad published in Country Woman Christmas , p20







             Beth Layman  :)


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