In a small mixing bowl, combine shallot, mustard, sugar, vinegar and orange juice. Gradually add the oil in a thin stream, whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped salad ingredients. Add the dressing and toss to coat all ingredients well. Serve on chilled plates.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 small shallot, peeled and minced
- 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 Teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 orange
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Procedure
Salad
- 6 Cups romaine lettuce leaves, cut in 1/2-inch strips
- 11/2 Cups diced cooked BBQ chicken
- 1 small bunch scallions, chopped
- 6 Slices smoked bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1/2 Cup Roma tomatoes, diced 1/4-inch
- 6 Tablespoons California natural raisins, plumped
- 6 Tablespoons California golden raisins, plumped
- 3/4 Cup Monterey pepper jack cheese, diced
- 1/2 Cup roughly chopped fresh basil, loosely packed
- 1/2 Cup San Francisco-style sour dough croutons
- 1/4 Cup toasted peanuts, finely chopped
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 510 (Calories from Fat 57%); Total Fat 32 ( Saturated Fat 11; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 80; Sodium 620; Potassium 676; Total Carbohydrate 27; Dietary Fiber 3; Sugars 16; Protein 29; Calcium 263; Iron 3;Try Another Recipe
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