Signature Salad
Simple, fresh ingredients and a light vinaigrette combine to create a salad light enough to serve as a starter course yet so diverse and robust that it can hold its own as a main entree.
Ingredients:
| SALAD | |
| 8 ounces | torn mixed greens |
| 2 cups | red grapes, sliced in half |
| 2 | pears, peeled, cored, and diced |
| 2/3 cup | dried cranberries (craisins) |
| 1/2 cup | shelled pistachio nut |
| 2 ounces | gorgonzola cheese |
| SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE | |
| 1 | medium shallot, minced (about 4 teaspoons) |
| 1 clove | garlic, minced |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/4 cup | sherry vinegar (if you can't find sherry vinegar, substitute red wine vinegar ) |
| 1/2 cup | olive oil |
Directions:
To prepare the salad, combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine all dressing ingredients through the vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Whisking constantly, slowly pour olive oil into the vinegar mixture in a steady stream. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
Serve immediately.
