Hazelnut, Goat Cheese, and Tomato Salad with Chive Champagne Vinaigrette - 3g Carbs, 1g Fiber

Hazelnut, Goat Cheese, and Tomato Salad with Chive Champagne Vinaigrette
From: www.diabeticlivingonline.com
If you prefer, use crumbled feta or blue cheese in place of the goat cheese.
*Test Kitchen Tip: After toasting hazelnuts, place warm nuts in a clean kitchen
towel and rub with the towel to remove the skins.
Servings: 12
Contains Nuts
Contains Dairy
Diabetes-Friendly
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
12 cups lettuce, mixed greens
2 tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
3 oz goat cheese cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
2 shallot, finely chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black ground pepper
2 Tbsp chives, fresh, snipped
1/2 cup olive oil

--> Hazelnut, Goat Cheese, and Tomato Salad
Arrange greens, tomatoes, goat cheese, and hazelnuts on a serving platter. Drizzle with 1/2 cup Champagne Vinaigrette.

--> Champagne Vinaigrette
1. In a food processor, combine 2 shallots, finely chopped;
1/3 cup champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

Cover and begin processing. Slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil in a steady steam through feed tube; process until combined. Transfer to a small bowl. stir in 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. Stir before serving. If oil in dressing sets up, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Makes: about 1 cup
Servings: 12
Diabetes-Friendly
Nutrition per Serving: 107 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 3mg Cholesterol, 75mg Sodium, 3g Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 3g Protein
Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat