The Signature Salad
This refreshing mixed greens salad comes together with a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Crisp red grapes, juicy pears, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and tangy gorgonzola cheese mingle beautifully in a bed of fresh greens. Tossed with a flavorful sherry vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and nutty notes that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is sure to impress your guests and brighten up your table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mixed greens
- 2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
- 2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
- 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese
- 1 medium shallot, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup sherry vinegar (if you can't find sherry vinegar, substitute red wine vinegar)
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- 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.
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Makes 4 main course servings, or 8 side dish servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 558 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
- Protein Content: 7 g
- Fat Content: 38 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
- Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
- Sodium Content: 508 mg
- Fiber Content: 6 g
- Sugar Content: 35 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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