Farm Fresh Market Salad

 Ingredients:

4 cups Mixed Greens

1 cup Cabbage

1 can Mandarin oranges

1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, whole

1/2 cup Crisp Cucumbers, diced

1 bunch Radishes, sliced

1/2 cup Pistachios

1/4 cup Goat Cheese

1/4 cup Dates, slice and diced

1/4 cup Cocoa nibs

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

dash of pepper

dash of red pepper flakes

Method:

Mix together dressing ingredients, this can be done in advance.  Prepare salad ingredients, toss everything together and serve immediately. Goat Cheese can be place in a lump on the salad with a cookie scoop. Pistachios can be added on the side to keep from getting soggy. 

Serves 4