Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Patriotic Salad


2 Tbsp. raspberry-flavored or blueberry- flavored vinegar
1/4 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. mild-flavored honey
1/2 tsp. fresh mint leaves, finely minced
1 cup each of fresh blueberries and strawberries
8 cups torn, mixed salad greens
2 oz. crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

To make the vinaigrette, place in a blender the vinegar, broth, oil, honey, mint and 1/4 cup of blueberries. Blend at low speed just until emulsified. Transfer to a jar with a tight lid and refrigerate until needed. Store chilled, vinaigrette will keep up to 2 to 3 days.

Just before serving time, toss mixed greens, remaining blueberries, and strawberries in a large bowl. Shake vinaigrette until thoroughly re-blended, drizzle over salad and toss lightly. Sprinkle crumbled feta over top and serve.

This is a wonderful meal to serve on Independence Day and other patriotic holidays


8 cups torn, mixed salad greens
2 oz. crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese


To make the vinaigrette, place in a blender the vinegar, broth, oil, honey, mint and 10 blueberries. Blend at low speed just until emulsified. Transfer to a jar with a tight lid and refrigerate until needed. Store chilled, vinaigrette will keep up to 2 to 3 days.

Just before serving time, toss mixed greens and remaining blueberries in a large bowl. Shake vinaigrette until thoroughly re-blended, drizzle over salad and toss lightly. Sprinkle crumbled feta over top and serve.

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