Romaine & Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Goat cheese, dried cranberries, a chopped pear, and toasted walnuts make this tossed green salad extra-special.

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups pre-washed romaine, torn
• 3 cups pre-washed baby spinach, torn
• 1 red pear, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
• 4 oz. walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

In a salad bowl combine romaine, baby spinach, pear, cranberries, cheese, and walnuts; set aside. For vinaigrette, whisk to together vinegar, oil, garlic, poppy seeds, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; pour over salad. Toss to combine.

Notes:

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: jlwgharbi
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