From Jerri Nelson, owner of the Idaho Hotel in Silver City, Idaho, I received this Crunchy Green Salad with Beer and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette recipe. Thanks, Jerri!
Crunchy Green Salad with Beer and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette6 Servings
Vinaigrette:
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup Bitter Ale Beer
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepperSalad:
8 cups mixed salad greens, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 cup croutonsMake vinaigrette by whisking together mustard and garlic in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice, Bitter Ale Beer and blue cheese crumbles. Add salt and pepper; whisk to blend.
In large bowl, place salad greens, red onion and croutons. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; toss well to coat.
Cheers!
Jerri
Boise Foodie Guild 