A Winter Salade Composee

I'm guessing this recipe is French!  My daughter, Amber, made this the other night and we loved it.  She got the recipe online and then I made a quick vinaigrette to go with it.  The combination of flavors is divine!  This recipe is versatile and should be made to your personal liking of ingredients.

Recipe:

Beets, cooked, cold and chopped or sliced
Green cabbage, thinly shredded
Mixed greens
Fennel bulb, thinly sliced
Radishes, thinly sliced
Italian parsley
Dried cranberries
Feta cheese
Fresh ground black pepper

Vinaigrette:
6-8 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs Sherry or red wine vinegar
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1 tsp dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Fresh herbs if desired

Add all except oil to blender and blend smooth.  Slowly add oil in a stream and blend until emulsified.