Transition into Fall with this Vibrant Tomato Free Salad
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Ingredients
  • 1 bag of leafy greens
  • 1 12 ounce bag of haricots verts, steamed tender crisp
  • 4 large radishes, thinly sliced
  • A good handful of dried cherries, or dried cranberries
  • Shards of Parmigiano Reggiano made with a vegetable peeler, a good amount shown throughout the salad
  • pistachios or sliced toasted almonds, enough to scatter about
  • red onion if you like
  • Vinaigrette
  • 3 parts good quality olive oil
  • 1 part rich, balsamic vinegar one that has been aged and thicker than normal. Trader Joe's has a nice one from Modena that says gold on the label
  • a dollop of Dijon
  • a little grated garlic
  • pinch of oregano
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. FOR THE DRESSING;
  2. Whisk together all the parts of the vinaigrette
  3. Mix the leafy greens with the beans, toss.
  4. Add cherries, radishes and cheese, toss.
  5. Place everything onto a nice platter, sprinkle with nuts.
  6. Spoon dressing all around and toss gently to coat.
  7. Enjoy
Recipe by Proud Italian Cook at https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2017/09/transition-fall-vibrant-tomato-free-salad.html