Saturday, January 12, 2013

The Signature Salad

I've been meaning to post this for awhile.  I made this for Thanksgiving.  I liked it so well I made it the following weekend as well.  Lots of flavor, great salad.  Thanks Brown Eyed Baker!

The Signature Salad
Serves: 4 main course, 8 side dishes
Source:  Brown Eyed Baker

Ingredients
8 oz mixed greens
2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced
2/3 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
2 oz. Gorgonzola cheese

Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette

1 medium shallot, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup sherry vinegar (if you can't find sherry vinegar, substitute red wine vinegar)
½ cup olive oil
Directions
To prepare the salad, combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine all dressing ingredients through the vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to combine.  Whisking constantly, slowly pour olive oil into the vinegar mixture in a steady stream.  Pour over salad and toss to combine.

Serve immediately.





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