Wreath Salad:
- Arugula
- Rainbow chard leaves, cut in small rounds
- Oxblood microgreens
- Radicchio, shaved thin
- Shaved fennel (use a mandolin)
- Finely shaved carrots (use a mandolin
- Assorted colors of grape tomatoes
- Olives, assorted
- Pomegranate
- Edible flowers
- Roasted pistachios
- Cowgirl Creamery cheese, cut in wedges
- Julienne orange zest
- Cranberry Vinaigrette
Cranberry Vinaigrette:
- 1 cup cooked cranberries (use package directions)
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 tablespoons of cider or red wine vinegar
- zest and juice of one orange
Directions:
Rinse and prepare all greens and veggies. Arrange in a wreath shape on a very large round white plate. It is helpful to work in sets of three and to keep it all very symmetrical. Serve with cranberry vinaigrette on the side.
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