Warm California Winter Greens With Cranberries and Walnuts

By Tyler Florence - Fabulous Food Show 2009

Introduction:

Ingredients:

greens:

1 head of torn kale leaves, ribs removed

1 head of radicchio, split down the middle

1 bunch of rainbow chard, leaves torn

1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano shavings

1/2 small red onion, finely sliced

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1 cup flat leaf parsley sprigs

dressing:

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup of orange blossom honey

juice of half a lemon

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

Wash salad leaves and dry well.  In a large pot over medium heat warm balsamic vinegar with honey.  Drizzle in olive oil and whisk gently.  Season with salt, pepper and add a squeeze of fresh lemon.  Turn off heat and dump in salad greens.  Using tongs, coat everything evenly – the heat of the pot will slightly wilt the greens.  Set the green son a platter and top with shaved red onion, dried cranberries, parmigiano shavings, and parsley sprigs.