Fall Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Name: Fall Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 0.5 cup cider vinegar; 0.25 cup cranberries; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces; 2 medium heads Belgian endive - washed, dried and chopped; 2 red Anjou pears; 0.5 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 0.5 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.

Recipe by Cynthia

Updated on July 14, 2022

2

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium heads Belgian endive - washed, dried and chopped
2 red Anjou pears
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214	Calories
15g	Fat
16g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 172mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 31mg	154%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 707mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.