Berries and Hearts Salad recipe

A gourmet and decadent salad that will be the main feature of any meal, this Berries and Hearts salad is bursting with fresh flavors. Make the dressing the night before and toss the salad just before serving for a memorable and delicious salad that is as beautiful as it is flavorful.

Ingredients:

For Dressing:
1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
1/4 tsp ginger, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp burgundy
2 Tbsp raspberry vinegar
4 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c. sundried cranberries
black pepper to taste

For Salad:
1 heart Romaine lettuce
1 heart Bibb lettuce
1/2 head radiccio, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 artichoke hearts, quartered
8 thin slices of hearts of palm
1/4 c. strawberries
1 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Mix the shallots, ginger, salt, sugar, burgundy, vinegar and cranberries. Let stand in refrigerator for at least one hour.

2. Add oil gradually,whisking constantly. Set aside.

3. In large bowl combine chopped Romaine and Bibb lettuce. Add radiccio and toss with lettuce.

4. In separate bowl combine artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, strawberries and walnuts. Add salad dressing and mix to combine.

5. Gently toss dressing mixture with lettuce and serve immediately.

Author: Catherine Herzog

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