[Mixed Greens with Dates]
Source: Thrify Foods
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbs balsamic vinager
- 3 tbs Cranberry Juice
- 1 tbs Honey
- 2 tbs Olive Oil
Directions
1. Mixed Greens with Dates, Blue Cheese, Almonds and Cranberry Vinaigrette. Sweet, tart, creamy and crunchy flavours combine in this seasonal salad. |
2. Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste |
3. 6 cups baby mixed salad greens |
4. 6 fresh medjool dates, pitted and sliced |
5. 1/3 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted |
6. 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese |
7. 1/4 cup dried cranberries |
8. Method |
9. Place the mustard into a salad bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, cranberry juice and honey. Slowly whisk in the oil, and then season with salt and pepper. Add salad greens, gently toss to coat, and then divide and set on 4 salad plates. Garnish top with remaining ingredients, and then serve immediately. |
10. Note: To toast almonds, bake in a single layer in a 350 degrees oven 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. |
11. What to serve alongside |
12. The colourful salad will provide a wonderful start to a festive dinner. It could also provide a delicious, light lunch all on its own. |
13. Options |
14. Other fruits such as sliced mango, pear and apple could be used instead of dates. If you find blue cheese too strong, substitute it with a mild, fresh goat cheese such as the one made by the Saltspring Island Cheese Company. |
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Nutritional InformationNutrition
Per Serving: about 312 calories, 6.4g protein, 14.8g fat (3.4g saturated), 43.8g carbohydrate, 5.1g dietary fibre, 8mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium. %RDI: 14% calcium, 10% iron, 21% vit A, 28% vit C, 37% folate.
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