Fall Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Fall Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.

Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

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)

214
Calories
15g
Fat
16g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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