It has been a while since I posted a recipe, so tonight I will post my recipe for Heavenly Salad. You may wonder why I call this salad Heavenly Salad. It has been deemed to be heavenly because of its wonderful sweet and tangy taste. It is also a very versatile salad; it can be eaten with a wide variety of main dishes from turkey to beef to seafood. It is a wonderful side compliment for many different meals.
This salad is composed of three food groups: vegetable, fruit and protein (nuts). Therefore it is also very healthy! What do you need to make this salad? Here is a list of the ingredients:
- 1 apple, cored and diced into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 c. dried cranberries
- 4 c. mixed greens ( I like spinach, romaine and leaf lettuce)
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
Ingredients for sweet and tangy dressing:
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1/8 c. rice vinegar
- 1/8 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1 t. sugar
- 1 t. lemon juice
In a bowl, combine chopped apple, dried cranberries, mixed greens and nuts. In a separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk together until mixed well. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss lightly to coat salad ingredients completely.
This salad is wonderful when served fresh. It doesn't keep well in the refrigerator overnight because it is tossed in dressing. Therefore, it is better to only make what you need for your meal at one time so the remainder doesn't go bad.
Just one taste and I know you'll be hooked! This salad has quickly become one of my all time favorites! I hope it will become one of yours too! Bon appetit!