Christmas Salad Recipe

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I enjoy entertaining during the holidays and always include this colorful salad on the menu. The red pepper and water chestnuts add a sweet crunch...while the homemade vinaigrette gives this salad a savory zest.

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Christmas Salad Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
3/4 cup olive oil
SALAD:
12 cups mixed greens
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained, optional
Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Chill until ready to serve.
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, red pepper and water chestnuts if desired. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Serve with cranberry vinaigrette. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup vinaigrette).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 140 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Salad in Country Woman Christmas , p20