Continuing on with our holiday (Thanksgiving) recipes, I want to share with you a fancy and delicious salad. There are many variations of this on the web, this is mine. The original recipe, I believe, comes from Epicurious. The salad features red cabbage and pomegranates, both very cheap this time of year.
WINTER CHOPPED SALAD
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
4 c. chopped romaine lettuce
3 c. sliced red cabbage
1 Fuji apple, cored & diced
1 pear, cored & diced
1/2 c. pomegranate arils
3/4 cup almonds, toasted and coarsley chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
DRESSING
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (or onion)
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Dressing:
Whisk vinegar, shallot (or onion), and honey in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Salad:
Combine lettuce and next 5 ingredients in very large bowl; toss to blend. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired, and serve.
Dressing:
Whisk vinegar, shallot (or onion), and honey in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Salad:
Combine lettuce and next 5 ingredients in very large bowl; toss to blend. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired, and serve.
