Snowbird Recipe:

Romaine with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Light and refreshing, it only takes a few minutes to make this romaine with red wine vinaigrette salad. I serve this recipe as part of a quick lunch or with a meal for guests and it always gets compliments. This recipe is based on Wine Lovers' Salad on page 120 of "Vera Bradley Cooking With Friends" published in 2006. 

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Ingredients

Red Wine Vinaigrette:

Two to Four Servings

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 T. red wine

1 T. red wine vinegar

1 T. Dijon mustard

1/2 t. Kosher salt

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/4 t. fresh cracked pepper

Vinaigrette:

Six Servings

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 T. red wine

2 T. red wine vinegar

2 T. Dijon mustard

1 t. Kosher salt

1/2 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. fresh cracked pepper

Salad

Hearts of Romaine, chopped

Pecans or walnuts, chopped

Parmesan cheese, shaved

Croutons

Additional toppings such as diced tomatoes, bacon bits or hard boiled egg are optional

*Adjust the salad ingredients based on how many servings you are preparing. Generally estimate 1 cup of chopped Romaine per serving.

Suggested brand: Grey Poupon® Dijon Mustard

Preparation

For the red wine vinaigrette, use a salad cruet OR small jar with tight lid. Combine all ingredients and shake well.

Chop the salad greens into approximately 1 inch pieces

Toss greens with red wine vinaigrette and let it rest a few minutes

Top with remaining salad ingredients

Serve chilled

Servings:

Two to six

Serving Suggestion:

--With a green salad, such as Romaine

Equipment List:

--salad cruet OR small canning-style jar with tight lid

--measuring cup

--measuring spoons

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