Mustard, vinegar and chives bring their lively flavors to this simple salad.

Makes 4 servings, about 2 cups each

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

Dressing
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives or chopped scallion greens
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Salad
8 cups washed and torn salad greens
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
1/2 cup low-fat croutons

1. To make dressing: Combine oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add water and shake until smooth. Add chives (or scallion greens) and season with salt and pepper; shake again.
2. To make the salad: Just before serving, toss salad greens with the dressing in a large salad bowl. Arrange carrots, cucumbers and croutons on top.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 129 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 309 mg sodium; 478 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (150% daily value), Vitamin C (35% dv), Folate (34% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving