Autumn Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Name: Autumn Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1 cup salad and 1 teaspoon cheese)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Pinch of dried basil; Pinch of ground red pepper; 5 cups mixed salad greens; 4 cups torn romaine lettuce; 2 ½ cups cubed Asian pear (about 1 large); 2 cups chopped Granny Smith apple (about 1 large); ½ cup thinly sliced red onion; ¼ cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese

6 Ratings
6 Reviews

This recipe is similar to a salad Hunt traditionally serves at her annual gathering, using locally grown Asian pears and Macoun apples. Asian pears and Granny Smith apples (a good substitute for Macouns) are available at supermarkets.

By Barbara Lauterbach

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2007

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Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

Yield:

12 servings (serving size: about 1 cup salad and 1 teaspoon cheese)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.

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Step 2
Combine salad greens, romaine lettuce, Asian pear, apple, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

48 calories; calories from fat 60%; fat 3.2g; saturated fat 0.8g; mono fat 2g; poly fat 0.3g; protein 1g; carbohydrates 4.7g; fiber 1.4g; cholesterol 2mg; iron 0.4mg; sodium 40mg; calcium 19mg.

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Momcookshealthy

10/08/2012

The salad in and of itself is OK. I did not like the dressing. It had no taste and was flat. I will not make again.

MorbidMiss

03/19/2012

The whole family loved this. Even my picky sister and my even pickier niece ate goat cheese! I will definitely use this recipe again.

CAgirlinIA

08/22/2010

This salad is very similar to one I have been making for years but I DO like the extra bite (cayenne) in the dressing in this one. I made the dressing a couple hours beforehand and let it chill in the fridge. I omitted the apples but threw in some dried cranberries. I used Feta cheese as I had no goat cheese but I think I personally prefer the gorgonzola which is what I've used in the past. This is a great salad for winter months when fresh produce is minimal. This is a lovely salad for company.

AbogadaHelen

12/24/2009

three years later we're still making it

TeresaMichelsen

12/04/2009

I didn't think the Asian pear blended well with the rest of the salad, and the dressing is not as balanced as many other choices. I won't make this one again.

Chris123

08/23/2009

I have made this salad several times and the dressing is what makes it stand out. The family loves it, friends always ask for the recipe. Bravo for something light and refreshing.

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