WARM GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Warm Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette image

A warm vinaigrette tossed with fresh salad greens and toasted pine nuts makes for a fabulous flavor experience.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
3 cups bite-size pieces leaf lettuce
3 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach
2 cups bite-size pieces radicchio
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. Makes 1 cup vinaigrette; use 1/3 cup for this recipe.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette to boiling over medium heat. Cook mushrooms in vinaigrette 3 minutes; remove from heat.
Add remaining salad ingredients. Toss 1 to 2 minutes or until greens begin to wilt. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg