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

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