posted by Schmitty 07-21-99 12:44 PM
Crispy Romaine Salad with Smoked Turkey and Bing Cherries
1 head romaine lettuce, medium chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup diced green onion, some green included
11 ounce can mandarin oranges drained
1 cup smoked turkey, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2/3 cup sweet cherries, washed, halved and pitted
Balsamic Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Toss ingredients, except cherries and vinaigrette, together in a bowl.
Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over salad, reserving 1 tablespoon, and toss salad.
Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over cherries and toss to coat.
Arrange salad on individual plates and sprinkle with cherries.
Makes 4 servings.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Whisk all ingredients in bowl and store in refrigerator until ready to use.