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Simple Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

Simple Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

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Simple Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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4 cups romaine lettuce leaves
2 oz cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into long rounds
4 celery stalks , cut into thirds lengthwise and then crosswise into 2 inch lengths
8 oz yellow squash , julienned
4 whole carrots , scooped into small balls with the small side of the melon baller
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 oz diced red onion
herb vinaigrette , recipe follows
2 large corn tortillas
vegetable oil, for frying
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp peeled fresh garlic
8 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tbsp chopped lemon zest
4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs ( parsley , basil , marjoram , thyme)
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

To make the salad: rinse the lettuce in chilled water. Remove from water, wrap in damp paper towels and refrigerate.
Marinate the cucumber, celery, squash, carrots, tomatoes, and onions, separately, with the herb vinaigrette. Cover each, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Slice the tortillas into 4-inch long, thin, triangular strips.
In a large pan, add 1/2-inch of oil and heat. When the oil is hot, fry the tortillas until they are crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, season, and let cool.
Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the marinated vegetables and toss with some more of the Herbed Vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the crispy tortilla strips.
Herb Vinaigrette:
To make the dressing: in a small food processor, combine all ingredients and blend for 45 seconds to 1 minute until emulsified. Yield: 4 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1156.13 Kcal (4840 kJ)
Calories from fat	1069.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	118.8g	183%
Sodium	432.39mg	18%
Potassium	754.59mg	16%
Total Carbs	23.58g	8%
Sugars	9.26g	37%
Dietary Fiber	5.33g	21%
Protein	3.84g	8%
Vitamin C	28.8mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	93mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	236.04 Kcal (988 kJ)
Calories from fat	218.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.26g	183%
Sodium	88.28mg	18%
Potassium	154.06mg	16%
Total Carbs	4.81g	8%
Sugars	1.89g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.09g	21%
Protein	0.78g	8%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	17%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	19mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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