QUICK COLORFUL TOSSED SALAD

Quick Colorful Tossed Salad image

"This salad offers loads of healthful vitamins, minerals, enzymes-and great taste," writes Debra Capperrune from Bradford, Illinois. "It's a pretty, filling side dish with all kinds of entrees." Tip: You can substitute crumbled bleu cheese for the Gorgonzola and pecans for the walnuts, suggests Debra.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups torn romaine
1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Dash coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, walnuts, cheese, raisins and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.