Trellis Salad

This popular house salad from Trellis Cafe is perfect for a hot summer day.

 

 

Raspberry vinaigrette

½ c. Raspberries, frozen
¼ c. Red wine raspberry vinegar
¼ c. Sugar
1 small shallot, diced
½ t. Thyme
¾ c. Vegetable oil
¼ c. Olive oil
Salt and pepper

In a mixing bowl combine raspberries, sugar, vinegar, shallot, thyme. Using a wire whisk, mix well breaking up the raspberries. Slowly add oil and emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.

Salad

2 c. Mesclun greens mixed
½ c. Toasted pecan pieces
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
1 c. Assorted berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Sliced brie

Plating

Mix the vinaigrette with greens and separate onto 4 plates. Arrange berries, oranges, brie, and pecans on top of greens.