HERB SALAD WITH LEMON SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

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From the back label of a package of Trader Joe's brand organic herb salad mixed greens. If you cannot find herb salad mixed greens, simply use any loose leaf lettuce or mixed greens and add about two to three tablespoons each fresh parsley, dill and cilantro. In a previous life I was a rabbit.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (5 ounce) package herb mixed salad greens
1 large orange, peeled and segmented
6 ounces jicama, peeled and julienned (substitute carrots or parsnips if you wish)
1 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted
1/2 cup goat cheese (your choice, chevre, feta, etc.)
1 lemon, zest of
1 orange, zest of
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large shallot, minced finely
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Toast the pistachio nuts and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the vinaigrette in a small, non-reactive bowl and allow to marinate. Best made at least 1 hour in advance.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce of your choice with the remaining salad ingredients and 1 tablespoon of the salad dressing.
  • Serve the remaining salad dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 7.2

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