Simple Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2 bags ready to use mesclun greens |
pinch salt |
freshly ground black pepper |
balsamic vinaigrette, recipe follows |
1 pint grape tomatoes |
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, halved and thinly sliced |
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
1 cup olive oil |
Directions:
1. Toss the greens, salt and pepper together with just enough vinaigrette to coat, about 1/2 cup. Place them in a decorative bowl and top with the grape tomatoes and bell pepper. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.
2. Balsamic Vinaigrette:
3. Put the shallot and basil into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the shallot is finely chopped. Add the balsamic, sugar, salt and pepper and pulse again. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube. Pour the vinaigrette into a small bowl and serve.
4. Yield: 1 1/2 cups
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