SPRING RASPBERRY SALAD

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Toss together fresh greens, raspberries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped dates and candied walnuts to create a light and flavorful side salad.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bag (5 oz) torn mixed salad greens
2 containers (6 oz each) fresh raspberries (2 cups)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

In 8-inch nonstick skillet cook walnuts and sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and walnuts are coated; cool and break apart.
In large bowl, combine salad greens, raspberries, onion and dates. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Top with cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g