RED & GREEN CHRISTMAS SALAD

Serves: 12

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RED & GREEN CHRISTMAS SALAD

Ready in: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

This mouthwatering salad is vibrant with color and flavor.

Ingredients

• 8 cups spinach leaves, stems removed
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• Warm Champagne Dressing (recipe follows)

WARM CHAMPAGNE DRESSING:

• 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dry Vermouth
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 cup good quality olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Toss the spinach leaves, cranberries, and pecans in a large mixing bowl.
2. Prepare the warm dressing. Toss the salad with enough dressing to lightly coat the greens and serve immediately.
3. FOR THE DRESSING: Combine the vinegar, sugar, Vermouth, and mustard in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the cream and the olive oil in a steady stream. Season with salt & pepper. Remove from the heat and dress the salad immediately.

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