GREEN SALAD WITH BASIL LEAVES

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Peppery basil is an easy way to enliven a standard green salad. To cut basil, stack a few basil leaves (of similar size). Roll into a tight cylinder; with a sharp knife, slice crosswise into thin strips.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 head (about 10 ounces) Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces, washed and dried
1 cup lightly packed fresh small basil leaves (larger leaves torn in half)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and sugar; season generously with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until incorporated.
  • Add lettuce and basil leaves; toss to coat with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

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