Turnip Greens Salad

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

1 bunch fresh turnip greens (about 10 ounces)
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1 medium cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method:

1. Trim and discard root end of turnip greens. Coarsely chop leaves and cut stalks into 1-in. pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, cranberries, red onion and feta.
2. Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Using the flat side of a knife, mash garlic. Continue to mash until it reaches a paste consistency. Transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in oil, vinegar, mustard, pepper and cayenne until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 161 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch.


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