Mixed Greens with Walnuts-Blue Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 4 large hearts of romaine lettuce, washed and dried.
- 1 Cup Mesclun salad mix, prewashed
- 1 Cup red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 Cup red onion, sliced thin
- 1 Cup walnut pieces, toasted in a dry cast iron skillet
- 1 Cup dried cranberries, such as Ocean Spray Craisins
- 1 Cup blue cheese, crumbled
- ½ Cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 ¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until salt dissolves. While whisking constantly add the oil by a thin stream until fully incorporated. Or put all ingredients into a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.
- In a large salad bowl tear romaine lettuce into bite size pieces. Add the Mesclun Mix, bell pepper, onion, and toss. Add a small amount of dressing and toss gently. Add the toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and blue cheese crumbles.
- Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side.
Notes
*Dressing may be made and refrigerated for up to a week ahead. Take dressing from fridge 15 minutes before using.
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