FRUIT 'N' CHEESE SALAD

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Sweet dressing, tart grapefruit sections, toasted walnuts and pungent blue cheese come together in this unusual salad from Fred Peterson of Peterson's Groves and Nursery in Vero Beach, Florida. The recipe showcases one of the citrus fruits he and his brother, Ed, grow in Indian River County.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 to 10 cups torn salad greens
3 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, optional
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, fruit, cheese, onion and nuts if desired. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, honey, mustard and salt if desired. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges