Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Harvest Romaine Salad with Creamy Thyme Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe



So despite me refusing to believe that summer is over, I broke down and decided to start concocting a few recipes that create the perfect balance between warm temperatures and fall, starting to creep in.  Blame it on my latest trip to Panera, I got inspired after having one their newest salads.  Well, here is my spin on it!

2 heads of romaine lettuce
1 cucumber sliced
1/4 of dried cherries
1/4 cup of crumbled goat cheese
5 slices of bacon cooked until crumbled, and then crumbled
3 spoonfuls of chopped candied pecans

1.  In a bowl, add the lettuce, cucumbers, dried cherries, cheese, bacon and pecans.  Serve with my Creamy Thyme Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe is as follows.  

Creamy Thyme Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons of no fat mayo
1/4 teaspoon of ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
3 sprigs of thyme, minced
Salt and Ground Pepper to Taste

2.  In a small bowl, add the above ingredients and whisk until fully combined.  Drizzle dressing on top of the salad and then serve!


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