Queen-of-Hearts Salad
Red raspberries and heart-shaped croutons make this salad from our Test Kitchen perfect for Valentine's Day. The creamy dressing hints of Dijon and lemon.2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups torn salad greens
- 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- DRESSING:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
Directions
- For croutons, cut bread into hearts with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie
- cutter. In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder, dill and salt. Add
- the bread hearts; toss to coat. Place in a single layer on a baking
- sheet. Bake at 400° for 3 minutes on each side.
- On two salad plates, arrange the greens, artichokes, raspberries and
- croutons. In a bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, vinegar and salt.
- Add mustard, garlic and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Drizzle over
- salads. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.