This Copycat Cosi Signature Salad is made of mixed greens, grapes, pears, gorgonzola cheese, pistachios, and dried cranberries all tossed in the most delicious sherry shallot vinaigrette. Add some protein...or not!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cosi signature salad, salad
Servings: 4people
Ingredients
For the salad:
1large package of mixed greens salad
1cupred grapes, sliced in half
1pear, cored and diced
⅓cupdried cranberries
¼cuppistachios
¼cupgorgonzola cheese
4cooked chicken breasts, sliced
For the dressing
½large shallot, minced
1clovegarlic, minced
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
¼cupsherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
2teaspoonhoney
½cup olive oil
squeeze fresh lemon, optional
Instructions
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine all salad dressing ingredients except for olive oil in a smaller bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated. When you're ready to serve, toss dressing in salad and serve immediately.
Notes
Note: If you're planning on having leftovers, save the salad first without tossing in the dressing. The salad will stay fresh for 2-3 days.