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Illinois Extension Serving Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties

Holiday Salad

Ingredients

Ingredients for the salad:  

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce 

  • 4 cups spinach 

  • 1 pear, cored and sliced 

  • 1 apple, cored and sliced 

  • 1 cup dried cranberries 

  • 1 cup pecans 

  • ½ cup sliced almonds 

  • 1 cup feta cheese 

Ingredients for the balsamic vinaigrette: 

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin oil 

  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 

  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard 

  • ¼ teaspoon salt 

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 

  • 1 garlic clove, minced 

Directions
  1. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients of the salad together.  

  1. In a jar, add all ingredients of the balsamic vinaigrette and shake until well combined and not separated.   

  1. Either dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette and toss or individually dress each serving of the salad.  

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Winter salad
Servings
8
Nutrition Facts

Calories: 340

Fat: 26 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 310 mg

Carbohydrate: 25 g

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 6 g 

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