Cherry Brie Tossed Salad

  Salads

Draped in a light vinaigrette and sprinkled with almonds, this pretty salad is a variation of a recipe that's been passed around at school and church functions and even birthday parties.

Cherry Brie Tossed Salad

Average Rating: 4.428571

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients


  • DRESSING:
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

  • SALAD:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 8 cups torn romaine
  • 1 round (8 ounces) Brie or Camembert cheese, rind removed and cubed
  • 1 package (6 ounces) dried cherries

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; set aside.
  • 2. For salad, in a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds and cook and stir until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir until sugar is melted, about 3 minutes. Spread on foil to cool; break apart.
  • 3. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese and cherries. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 309 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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