Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing Recipe

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Romaine Salad with Mint Dressing Recipe

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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.

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6 servings

TOTAL TIME:

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

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MAKES:

6 servings

TOTAL 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.

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

Nutritional Facts

1 cup: 94 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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

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.

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

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