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Marinated Cheese-Topped Salad

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, chilled
  • 4 cups torn romaine
  • 2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
  • 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup medium pitted green olives

DIRECTIONS

For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut cream cheese into 1/2-inch cubes; toss with half of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, arugula, tomatoes, shallots and olives. Drizzle with remaining dressing; toss to coat. Top with marinated cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

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