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!
