Friday, November 6, 2009

Artichoke Tossed Salad

I went to my In-Law's for dinner on Sunday and they served this salad. Ever since I have been craving it! I'm sharing it here in hopes that you'll love it as much as I do! Thanks Laura and Jess for sharing!

Salad:
1 bunch Romaine lettuce (about 1 lb)
1/2 lb Cooked Bacon, crumbled
4.5 ounces Marinated Artichoke Hearts- drained and sliced
1/2 Cup Blue Cheese-crumbled
1/2 Cup Celery-sliced
1/2 Cup Sweet Red Peppers-chopped
1/2 Cup Sweet Yellow Peppers-chopped
1/2 Cup Craisins

Reserve Blue Cheese, but combine and toss all other ingredients in a large salad bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Dressing:
3 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp Chopped Onion
2 tsp Brown Sugar
2 tsp Spicy Brown Mustard
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Oil

In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except the oil and blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the oil as the dressing is processing and mix until the oil is well incorporated.

Toss Salad mixture, blue cheese and dressing and serve.


*We did not add the yellow or red peppers because I forgot to pick them up at the grocery, but it was still amazing!