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
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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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