Autumn Salad with Cranberries and Goat Cheese
The addition of dried fruit is a pretty and flavorful way to make a green salad much more special.
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
For the Balsamic-Shallot Dressing
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey hot honey if you have it!
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the Salad
- 2 hearts of romaine
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese optional
- ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon optional
Instructions
- In a container add the shallots, red wine vinegar balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Shake to combine.
- Thinly slice the romaine hearts crosswise. Turn it into a large bowl, and add the spinach, cranberries, and toss. Pour over the dressing and toss to combine well. Turn it into a serving bowl, or serve into individual salad bowls, and top with the goat cheese and bacon, if using.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4687IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg