SEATTLE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY-SESAME VINAIGRETTE

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This salad is a Northwest-style combination of fresh greens and Pacific Rim flavors. From "Fresh from Dover Canyon"

Provided by Mary Baker

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups mixed greens
1/4 cup baby arugula
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2 inchspears
1/4 red bell pepper, seeds removed,finely diced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic sprouts
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the salad greens and arugula in a colorful bowl or directly on serving plates.
  • Sprinkle the pineapple chunks over the greens and top with sprinklings of red bell pepper and sesame seeds.
  • For the vinaigrette, combine the sesame oil, one tablespoon of the raspberry vinegar, and herbs.
  • Whisk or stir, and taste.
  • Sesame oils vary in quality and flavor—we prefer dark oils with a nutty, toasted flavor.
  • Raspberry vinegars also vary in acetic quality—some taste slightly sweet, while others are more acidic but have stronger raspberry flavor.
  • Adjust all quantities to your preference, and serve in a small vinaigrette carafe.
  • A tiny drizzle on your salad will deliver a cargo of flavor.
  • Wine suggestion: The tropical flavors of a chilled viognier or roussanne would complement spicy dishes like Prawns in Ginger-Peanut Sauce, and would be excellent served with this fruity, yet spicy, salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 0.9, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 0.3

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