Recipe by Chef Jacquie

Champagne Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup Champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 2/3 cup Safflower oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare vinaigrette by placing all ingredients in a cruet or sealed container and shake vigorously.  Vinaigrette can keep for a week if kept in sealed container in the refrigerator.

Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 head of Bibb lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn to bite size pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons of dried cranberries
  • 2 Tablespoons of sliced almonds
  • 2 Tablespoons of Smoked Gouda cheese, diced
  • 4 Tablespoons of Champagne vinaigrette

In a large bowl, add your salad, fruit, almonds, cheese and vinaigrette.  Toss until leaves are completely coated.

Serve salad in a chilled salad plate or martini glass for a special festive touch!

Serves: 2


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