CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Classic Mixed Green Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 large ripe beefsteak tomato, cut int eighths
1 seedless cucumber, unpeeled, thinly sliced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • to Make Vinaigrette:.
  • In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients except the oil until mixed. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, cover the onion with iced water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. (Soaking the onion removes the sharp bit).
  • In a large bowl, place the lettuce, drained onions, tomato and cucumber and add the dressing a little at a time, tossing gently and thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately on chilled salad plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 353.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.3

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