Mixed Greens with Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette

Name: Mixed Greens with Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 cups torn leaf lettuce; 4 cups fresh spinach; 2 cups fresh arugula; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Every forkful of this spectacular salad has a crunch from walnuts, a burst of flavor from pomegranate seeds and a smooth finish from the simple vinaigrette. —Ray Uyeda, Mountain View, California

Ingredients

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh arugula
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in oil.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach and arugula. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 169 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Fresh Leafy Green Salad with Lemon-Champagne Vinaigrette in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2011

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kimspacc

Mar 23, 2014

Yum! Easy and very good.
CatMurphy

Feb 8, 2014

Love the vinaigrette! Very light and refreshing. I substituted dried cranberries for the pomegranates, as they were out of season. This recipe is a keeper!
LStJean

Dec 29, 2013

I was a little unsure about making this salad because I've never had a pomegranate seed, but it turned out absolutely awesome. Everyone loved it and had seconds. The dressing is so tasty - this salad will be a regular!