Name: Spring Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup hazelnut, walnut, or olive oil; ⅓ cup white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard; 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence, crushed; ¼ teaspoon sea salt or regular salt; 2 8 to 10-ounce packages torn mixed salad greens (about 16 cups); 2 cups lightly packed small or torn large fresh basil leaves (2 ounces); 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups); 6 radishes, thinly sliced (3/4 cup); Cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon Purchased croutons

Directions

Step 1

In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, herbes de Provence, and salt. Cover; shake well. Set aside.

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Step 2

In a very large salad bowl, toss together greens, basil, cucumber, and radishes. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper. If desired, top with croutons.

Tips

To make ahead, dressing may be prepared and chilled up to 3 days ahead; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using. Shake well before using. The salad ingredients, without dressing, may be combined and chilled for up to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

Per Serving:

41 calories; protein 1g; carbohydrates 2g; dietary fiber 1g; fat 4g; sodium 43mg.

Exchanges:

1/2 fat, 1/2 vegetable

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