Saturday Cooking Extravaganza Part 5: Walnut-Romaine Salad

Aren't you tired of the everyday lettuce with ranch?  Maybe a carrot or two?  This twist on salad is so simple and good that I've made it twice in one week.  Adapted from Family Circle Magazine:

Walnut-Romaine Salad

Makes 8 servings

• 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 5 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 hearts of Romaine lettuce heads (12 cups chopped)
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds, raisins or other dried fruit
• 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

1.  Blend or whisk first 5 ingredients.  Add olive oil until well combined.
2.  Toss dressing with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

Per serving:  207 calories; 18g fat (2g sat.); 4g protein; 10g carbs;