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Sweet Rewards Recipe Contest

Sweet Onion Salad with Sweet Potato Raspberry Dressing

2008 First Place Sides

Ingredients:

Dressing:
1 15-ounce can mashed Louisiana sweet potatoes
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple juice
1 teaspoon dark molasses
1 tablespoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon fresh pressed garlic
1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil

Salad:
1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup finely chopped, fresh chives
1/2 cup peeled and sliced cucumber, 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup chopped celery, 1/2 inch dice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
1 Granny Smith apple, quartered, cored and sliced

Instructions:

Pour all the ingredients for the dressing into a food processor or blender. Blend together until dressing is creamy and a uniform color. Place ingredients for salad in large mixing bowl. Gently toss salad until well mixed. Pour dressing over salad, toss again, and serve on salad plate. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and apple slices.

Makes 4-6 Servings

Credits:

Aysha Schurman
Ammon, ID