Crisp Romaine Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
By: Washington State Chef’s Association Food Bank Challenge Cookbook
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, peel on, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 small tomato, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup corn flakes, coarsely crushed and set aside
- Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup cranberry concentrate
- 1/2 cup light oil
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
Directions:
- Salad:
- Rinse romaine lettuce and pat dry.
- Place into a large salad bowl, and add onion, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- Toss with vinaigrette, and garnish with cornflakes.
- Vinaigrette:
- Whisk together vinegar, cranberry concentrate, and honey or sugar in a bowl.
- Lightly drizzle oil into the vinegar mixture in a thin stream, whisking constantly until well blended.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.