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Festive Holiday Salad
Colin Cowie
Oprah.com   |   From the November 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Festive Holiday Salad
The dressing can be made up to two days in advance, refrigerated in an airtight container and whisked before using.

Servings: Serves 10
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup shelled walnuts
  • 5 cups mixed baby greens or baby arugula
  • 1 head romaine lettuce , coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
Directions
To make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, shallots, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended.

Preheat oven to 350°. On a baking sheet, spread walnuts into one even layer. Bake about 8 minutes, or until fragrant, checking often to prevent burning. Remove and let cool.

To make salad: In a large bowl, toss together baby greens, romaine, tomatoes, walnuts and dressing. Add goat cheese and 1/2 cup bacon; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cranberries, red onion and remaining bacon before serving.
Printed from Oprah.com on May 21, 2013
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