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.