Romaine Salad with Vanilla Bean Dressing Recipe

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Romaine Salad with Vanilla Bean Dressing

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup water
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 vanilla bean
2/3 cup canola oil
8 cups torn romaine
1 cup dried apricots, sliced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 cup (4 oz) crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Directions:

In small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, onion, pepper, and salt. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; add bean and seeds to water mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool.
Discard vanilla bean; pour mixture into a blender. Cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
Divide romaine among eight salad plates; top with apricots, pine nuts and cheese. Drizzle each serving with 2 tablespoons dressing. Yield: 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	279.37 Kcal (1170 kJ)
Calories from fat	226.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.19g	39%
Cholesterol	2.66mg	1%
Sodium	89.72mg	4%
Potassium	253.28mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.56g	5%
Sugars	11g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	6%
Protein	2.43g	5%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	30.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	444.14 Kcal (1860 kJ)
Calories from fat	360.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.04g	39%
Cholesterol	4.23mg	1%
Sodium	142.63mg	4%
Potassium	402.65mg	5%
Total Carbs	21.56g	5%
Sugars	17.48g	44%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	6%
Protein	3.87g	5%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	1%
Iron	1.6mg	6%
Calcium	49mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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