Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing Recipe

Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing Recipe Rating 5

This festive salad features romaine lettuce, cranberries and almonds. Sent from Laurie Balcom of Lynden, Washington, it's perfect for those busy weeknights during the holidays.

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Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cranberries and almonds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 94 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p31

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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2008 by Gwenah

This salad is spectacular! I thought the red wine vinegar might be a little strong for me in this type of salad so I substituted rice wine vinegar and it was perfect! Sherry or champagne vinegar may also be very good!

 
 
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