Holiday Salad

  Lunch

With its pretty presentation and tangy taste, it's easy to see why this delightful salad is always a hit. At holidays, I ask each of my family members for their favorite food, and this salad is always requested by my daughter.

Holiday Salad

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 large Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/3 cup walnut halves
  • 9 cups torn romaine
  • 3 cups chopped watercress (about 1-1/2 bunches)

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. In a large bowl, combine the apples, cheese, walnuts and 3 tablespoons dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing.
  • 2. Just before serving, combine romaine and watercress in a large bowl; drizzle with reserved dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 12 salad plates; top with apple mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 211 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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