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Autumnal Chopped Salad

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
N/A PT0
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Autumnal Chopped Salad Nugget Markets signature recipes

This easy, breezy salad ushers in autumnal vibes with fall-tastic flavors like cranberries and pepitas. Try adding homemade Garlic Croutons with Parmesan for more crunchy deliciousness!

Ingredients

Shallot Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

Chopped Salad:

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ medium sweet red onion, julienned
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup toasted pepitas
  • 1½ cups garlic croutons
  • ½ cup shallot vinaigrette
  • ¾ cup crumbled gorgonzola dolce

Preparation

For the vinaigrette, combine shallots, mustard, vinegar and salt in a blender. While blending, drizzle in extra virgin olive oil to emulsify.

For the salad, mix romaine, onions, cranberries, pepitas, croutons and vinaigrette in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss until well combined and top with crumbled gorgonzola.