MIXED GREENS WITH GARLIC-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Mixed Greens with Garlic-Basil Vinaigrette image

"Almonds add flavor, texture and crunch-plus a bit of extra nutrition-to this tart , cranberry-studded t salad. For a special meal, I like to serve it with Cornish game hens, wild rice and broiled asparagus. " -Dawn Bryant Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash pepper
3 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, basil, brown sugar, mustard, garlic and pepper. Divide salad greens between two plates; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.