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    Bottleworks Summer Salad


    Source of Recipe


    Dan Kopman, Schlafly Bottleworks

    Recipe Introduction


    Yield: 8 side servings

    List of Ingredients




    4 ounces (about 8 leaves) chard

    4 ounces (about 8 leaves) kale

    4 ounces (about 6 leaves) mustard greens

    1/2 pound spinach or baby spinach

    1 (15- to 16-ounce) can pears, drained

    2 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges

    2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

    1/2 cup Sweet Citrus Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

    Recipe



    Clean and chop chard, kale and mustard greens, discarding tough stems. If using mature spinach, chop as well. Place in a large bowl.

    Cut pears into bite-sized chunks; add to the bowl along with tomato, feta and vinaigrette. Toss well; serve immediately.

    Sweet Citrus Vinaigrette

    Yield: 11/2 cups


    3 to 4 fresh basil leaves

    1 dash dried oregano

    1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

    1/8 teaspoon fresh rosemary

    3 tablespoons honey

    5 teaspoons granulated sugar

    5 teaspoons orange juice

    5 teaspoons lemon juice

    5 teaspoons lime juice

    1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar

    3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil


    Combine basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary; chop coarsely. In a medium bowl, stir together herb mixture, honey, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice and vinegar until well-combined. Whisk in oil until mixed thoroughly. Remix before using as necessary.


 

 

 

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