Quick Colorful Tossed Salad
“This salad offers loads of healthful vitamins, minerals, enzymes-and great taste,” writes Debra Capperrune from Bradford, Illinois. “It's a pretty, filling side dish with all kinds of entrees.”
Tip: You can substitute crumbled bleu cheese for the Gorgonzola and pecans for the walnuts, suggests Debra. 2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups torn romaine
- 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
- 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- Dash coarsely ground pepper
Directions
- In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, walnuts, cheese,
- raisins and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the
- remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
- Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups equals 228 calories, 19 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 299 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.