Special Occasion Salad Recipe

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"This simple salad consistently gets rave reviews. Feel free to change the types of lettuce, dried fruit and even substitute candied pecans for almonds." – Jean Follmer, Lafayette, California

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Special Occasion Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) fresh arugula or additional baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, cherries and almonds. Combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 83 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 121 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Special Occasion Salad in Taste of Home December/January 2011, p86

Goat Cheese

A soft, easily spread cheese with a distinctively tangy flavor made from the milk of goats. Goat cheese is often found in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisines. Common varieties include chevre, a very soft cheese or feta, a semi-soft cheese.