Traverse City Salad
"Posted per a request. Traverse City Salad (featuring dried cherries)is served by many Michigan restaurants - each with their own variation. This one is my version for one very healthy salad. Note: The Traverse City area, in northern lower Michigan is known as a major cherry growing area."
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 slice red onion, chopped or separated into rings (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons dried cherries (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons pecans or 3 tablespoons walnuts, roughly chopped
- 6 grape tomatoes or 1 small tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
- 4 ounces turkey (optional) or 4 ounces chargrilled chicken, cut into strips (optional)
- raspberry vinaigrette dressing (bottled)
directions
- Place the mixed greens in a bowl or dish.
- Sprinkle/place remaining ingredients over the greens.
- Serve with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing.
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Reviews
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Kris, Thanks For this beautiful and delicious salad.We had this with,(believe it or not) Spaghetti and meatballs, and Italian Bread with olive oil and asiago cheese. I loved the crunch,and it really went well with our meal.Thanks again, Darlene Summers -
I made a similar recipe for Xmas eve dinner this past Xmas and after reading the ingredients on this one I will switch to using it. I too am from Michigan and have had this type of salad on many occasions. Great recipe Kris, can't wait to make it! -
I thought this was outstanding! I didn't have the dried cherries or optional meat, but used pecans instead of walnuts. I packed the leftovers in my lunch the next day and plan on making this strictly for my lunch in the future (DH is not a fan of vinaigrette dressings nor salads with nuts and fruit - but I AM!). Great salad! Thanks for sharing. -
perfect :) if you can't find dried cherries, we use the cherry flavored "crasins" (cranberry raisins) they are a great substitute! -
I live in Traverse City and put dried cherries in alot of my salads. There are many versions of this salad in all the restaurants up here..
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I thought this was outstanding! I didn't have the dried cherries or optional meat, but used pecans instead of walnuts. I packed the leftovers in my lunch the next day and plan on making this strictly for my lunch in the future (DH is not a fan of vinaigrette dressings nor salads with nuts and fruit - but I AM!). Great salad! Thanks for sharing.
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Satisfied Kris
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I cook for fun (mostly because I don't have to cook every day) and am always on the lookout for interesting recipes. I also do some canning. Hobbies include jewelry making, drawing, and reading. I detest housework - but it gets done - eventually. I also detest car maintenance - that gets done immediately.