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Recipe: Summer Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette
SUMMER RECIPE SERIES

Start off summer with a refreshing salad with a light, homemade citrus vinaigrette. Bring a little summer in with you to work or share it with friends at a backyard cook out.

Ingredients:

Salad
2 small heads romaine lettuce, cut into bite size portions
1/2 to 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup Swiss cheese, grated
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
croutons
Citrus Vinaigrette
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil











Preparation:

1) In small bowl, whisk together all the Citrus Vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside or store in refrigerator.

When whisking vinegar and oil dressings combine all ingredients except oil in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil while mixing vigorously with a whisk.

2) Combine all salad ingredients except croutons in a large bowl.

3) When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad and toss. Sprinkle croutons over top.

( Image: KalynKitchen )


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06.21.13  12:00PM    BRIGID

 
 







Categories: easy, lunch, main dish, quick, salad, side dish, supper, summer

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