My favorite salads always have sweet & savory components as well as a few different textures. I really enjoy a creamy cheese, crisp greens, crunchy nutmeats. We created this salad tonight because I had apples, goat cheese & pecans on hand. Costco had a huge container of spring mix for $3.99 so we have been enjoying greens with every meal this week.
Dressing (I never measure; this is a guess-sorry precise friends!)
3 Tbs. good quality balsamic (I used Pomegranate from Olive Tap-my favorite)
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. toasted walnut oil
1 tsp. Dijon
1/2 tsp. sea salt
Few grinds of pepper
Whisk all together & adjust to suit your tastes. This is a sweet, rich dressing. A little goes a long way.
For the salad:
Toss dry greens with dressing, using your clean hands. (You'll be able to tell when the greens are perfectly coated. Thinly slice apples and lay on bed of greens. Toss on your cheese. I used Chevre with fine herbes. Feta or Gorgonzola would be great, too. Something salty. Toast nuts lightly, cool and throw on salad. Voila. Tastes great, looks pretty. Your husband will feel blessed by your handiwork.
*Sesame oil & rice wine vinegar make wonderful dressings for salads. Add some thinly sliced almond & cilantro to your salad-yum.
I love homemade dressings! So much better (and better for you) than store bought. Your salad looks delicious.... I may need to give it a try :)
ReplyDeleteJaime @ Like a Bubbling Brook
This looks and sounds lovely. "Your husband will feel blessed by your handiwork"...I can't say that the same would go for my hubby who is not a big fan of girly salads. His favorite is still Aunt Betty's Korean salad...bacon...eggs...and a bit of spinach. :)
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