Cranberry Romaine Heart Smart Salad
Prep Time
20 minutesCooking Time
n/aServing Size
8 servings
Ingredients
Salad 4 romaine hearts 1 cup (250 mL) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 Red Delicious apples, cored and sliced thickly 1 cup (250 mL) halved seedless green grapes 1/2 cup (125 mL) cubed Canadian Cheddar Cheese 1/3 cup (75 mL) Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries 1/3 cup (75 mL) California Walnut halves, toasted Dressing 1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray® 100% Juice Blend Cranberry 1/2 cup (125 mL) Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries 2 tbsp (30 mL) lightly packed fresh dill 2 tbsp (30 mL) ReaLemon* Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped red onion 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped capers 2 tsp (10 mL) each liquid honey and Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
Steps
Dressing: Combine the cranberry juice, Craisins®, dill, lemon juice, red onion, capers, honey, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender. Liquify until Craisins® are very finely chopped. With motor running, drizzle in oil. Use 1/2 cup (125 mL) for the salad. Refrigerate remaining dressing in a tightly closed, sterilized container for up to 2 weeks. Trim romaine hearts and tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. Place in large bowl along with chickpeas, apples, grapes, cheese, Craisins® and walnuts; drizzle with dressing and toss gently until ingredients are well coated. *As seen in ‘The Right Choice' recipe booklet