This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup cranberries
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 heads romaine lettuce – rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 medium heads Belgian endive – washed, dried and chopped
- 2 red Anjou pears
- ½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Directions
Step 1
In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
Step 2
Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
Step 4
Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 214 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
Sodium172mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 28% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C31mg | 154% |
Calcium164mg | 13% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium707mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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