Greens with Gorgonzola Dressing

From EatingWell: The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

Tea adds depth to the dressing of these simple dressed greens.

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1 ounce Gorgonzola cheese
2 tablespoons strong brewed tea, (such as Earl Grey)
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 cups mixed salad greens

Preparation

Mash Gorgonzola with a whisk in a large bowl. Whisk in tea, vinegar, oil, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper. Toss with salad greens.

Tips & Notes

A tiny amount of full-flavored cheese, such as Gorgonzola, will flavor a large amount of healthful greens.

Nutrition

Per serving: 73 calories; 6 g fat ( 2 g sat , 3 g mono ); 6 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 207 mg sodium; 271 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (47% daily value), Folate (24% dv), Vitamin C (23% dv).

Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat

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