Fav’ House Salad

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artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoe, cherry tomatoes, dinner salad, entree salad, food, foodie, fresh tomatoes, hearts of palm, kalamata olives, light fare, light lunch, lighter fare, mozzarella, olives, postaday2011, recipe, salad, side dishes, spring mix, vinaigrette

Yes, I am a judgmental person when it comes to food. I believe the house salad sets the tone and taste for the expected meal. First of all, I do not like blasé iceberg lettuce. And adding shredded carrots, cucumbers and sliced tomatoes does not make the salad interesting either. And croutons? Please! They are only admissible when made fresh for a crock french onion soup. However, there is one restaurant I enjoy dining at that makes a fantastic house salad!

Fav' House Salad

Ingredients:
spring mix (no romaine, no iceberg), kalamata olives, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella

Directions:
Assemble ingredients on a chilled salad plate and serve with dressing.

Of course you can get any dressing you desire, however their house dressing is a perfect complement to the salad. Their tangy vinaigrette is simple and cleansing to the palette. They serve their house salad with fresh brick-oven focaccia. Double the salad size to make it an entrée salad.

Do you have a restaurant favorite?

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Harvest Salad

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bleu cheese, butternut squash, dinner salad, food, light fare, lighter fare, lunch recipe, meal, pomegranate, recipe, roast butternut squash seeds, salad, salad course, salad dressing, side salad, spring mix, turkey bacon

This is the perfect addition to lunch or light fare dinner on a crisp fall day. Delicious flavors and wonderful textures all harmonizing in one bowl.

Young Wifey's Harvest Salad

For each salad you need:

Ingredients:
2 c. spring mix, 1 Granny Smith apple, 1 Tbs. lemon juice, 1/2 c. pomegranate seeds, 2 Tbs. roast (with nutmeg) butternut squash seeds , 2 Tbsp. crumbled bleu cheese, 4 pieces crumbled turkey bacon, 1 Tbs. ginger sesame seed dressing

Directions:
Place spring mix on salad plate or bowl. Core and cut apple into chunks, dip in lemon juice. Layer ingredients on top of spring mix, drizzle with dressing and serve.

What is you favorite light fare meal or salad?