Red, Green, and Bleu Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon raw turbinado sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil first press, if possible
- Salt and white pepper to taste if desired
For the salad:
- 1 bunch of red leaf lettuce or any dark green that you desire, torn into pieces
- 1 small red onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 ounces crumbled bleu cheese I like the moister variety for this
- Pomegranate seeds 1/4 pomegranate, pith and skin removed
- 6 ounces chicken (optional)
Instructions
For the dressing:
- For Vitamix: Place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and turbinado sugar in your Vitamix container. (Note: If using a compact 64oz Next Generation container, double the recipe). Start on Variable Speed 1, slowly increase to speed 10/High. With the Vitamix running, remove the inner lid plug and VERY SLOWLY add the olive oil in a thin stream. Continue pouring slowly until all the oil is in the blender container. Run for 10 more seconds then stop.
- For Blendtec: Place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and turbinado sugar into your FourSide Jar. (Note: If using a WildSide jar, double the recipe.) Run the DRESSINGS/BATTERS cycle. While the cycle is running, remove the stopper and VERY SLOWLY add the olive oil in a thin stream. Continue pouring slowly until all of the oil is in the blender container.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and pulse three or four times to combine.
For the salad:
- Toss together the lettuce and red onion.
- Lightly toss in the crumbled bleu cheese.
- Top with the pomegranate seeds and (optional) chicken.
- Dress your Red, Green, and Bleu Salad to taste with dressing and ENJOY!
- All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments! :) Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes
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