summer salad...

Posted on | 26 May 2010 | 2 Comments

a friend of mine made this at a lunch gathering recently and it was so delicious in its simplicity. i think it was all in the dressing, but it made for the perfect summer salad.

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INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, peeled, green germ removed, and minced
1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
7 ounces (210 g) mixed salad greens (8 cups, loosely packed), such as escarole, oak-leaf, and romaine, rinsed, patted dry, and torn into bite-size pieces


DIRECTIONS
1. Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, and garlic in a medium-size bowl and whisk together until blended. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified.

2. Add the greens and toss well until they are coated with the dressing. Season with pepper to taste and serve the salad immediately.

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