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Bittersweet Winter Greens Salad

March 15, 2014 by Jennifer Silverberg Leave a Comment

Winter greens are delicious, with stronger flavors than most summer salad choices. That’s a good thing, so that they can stand up to the heavier winter flavors of root vegetables and so forth … but for small children and others that are more sensitive to strong, bitter flavors, you may want to balance the flavors with a slightly sweet dressing.

This recipe uses a quick “cheat” that is probably already in your fridge.
Bittersweet Winter Greens Salad

Bittersweet Winter Greens Salad Recipe

Go to your local farmer’s market or grocery for a large bag of winter greens: escarole, sorrel, swiss chard, arugula, etc. Just before preparing the salad, wash the greens and let them dry in a colander. 

 

In a small mason jar, mix 1/4 c olive oil, 1/4 c red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp jam – apple, berry, or other sweet flavor. Add a pinch of salt, a twist of pepper, and then put on the top and shake until well mixed. Pour over the greens (to taste), toss, and serve immediately.

Optional add-ins: any nuts, feta cheese, purple onions, dried fruits (cranberries are delicious), oranges or mandarin bits, or avocado (of course). Also great served over leftover quinoa or other grains.

Filed Under: Fast Recipes, Recipes we LOVE, Techniques, Winter Recipes Tagged With: arugula, eat yourself well, winter greens, winter salad

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