Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 cup
  • Calories:
  • 94
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 202 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 8 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.


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Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing

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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.

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

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.


  • Re: Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing

    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!

    Gwenah
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