HARVEST SALAD WITH CHERRY VINAIGRETTE

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Mixed greens and plenty of produce make this salad so satisfying, and it's gorgeous to serve for special occasions. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
CHERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup tart cherry preserves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, carrot, tomatoes, chickpeas, walnuts, bacon and cooled beets. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.,

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