Recipe Corner: Fresh Greens with Red Grapes and Champagne Vinaigrette
May 28, 2010
This recipe serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
4 cups red or green leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
2/3 apple, cored and sliced (peeling is optional)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
4 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Cooking Instructions
For the vinaigrette:
- Place all the ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste.
For the salad:
- Toss the lettuce and apple with the vinaigrette in a bowl.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with the walnuts and blue cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup of salad with 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
Protein 2 g
Total Carbohydrate 16 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Soluble Fiber 1 g
Insoluble Fiber 1 g
Sugar 14 g
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g