Halloween Salad
From: Jean-Claude B, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: 700 watt oven
Waiting time: none
Servings: 8
  • 8 to 12 ounces [250 mL to 375 mL] Chinese cabbage or Iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 2 ounces [56 g] cashew nuts
  • 1 large green pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 ounces [90 mL] pineapple, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] lemon juice
Vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] honey
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mlL] vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] unflavored yogurt
  • Salt and pepper
  • Place lettuce, nuts, pepper and pineapple in a large bowl and mix gently.
  • Sprinkle lemon juice over avocado slices and add them to the salad, stirring gently.
  • Mix together honey, oil, vinegar and mustard; heat 30 seconds in microwave on 'HIGH'.
  • Stir, then incorporate the yogurt.
  • Season to taste.
  • Pour a bit of vinaigrette in the salad and serve the remainder on the side, in a small bowl or sauce boat.