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A plate of greens with Cranberry Port Vinaigrette, pistachio nuts and blue cheese.
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Warm Salad with Cranberry Port Vinaigrette

Warm Cranberry Port Vinaigrette served on winter greens is a magical combination. The creamy blue cheese, crunchy pistachios and warm cranberries is one you'll want to repeat year after year.
Course Salad
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword cranberry port vinaigrette, warm salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 209kcal
Author Cinde Little

Ingredients

CRANBERRY PORT VINAIGRETTE

  • 1 cup tawny port or Ruby port
  • ⅓ cup shallots thinly, sliced (or white onion)
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper

SALAD

  • 8 cups assorted greens
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • ⅔ cup blue cheese Roquefort, Cambazola or Gorgonzola

Instructions

CRANBERRY PORT VINAIGRETTE

  • Boil port and shallots in a small saucepan to reduce slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Add cranberries, oil and vinegar. Boil for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  • Can be prepared one day in advance. Reheat before serving.

SALAD

  • Put greens and nuts in a large salad bowl.
  • Pour vinaigrette over greens and toss.
  • Portion salad onto plates and add cheese. Serve warm.

Notes

*Substitute the blue cheese with goat cheese if you must.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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