Fresh Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Fresh Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups mixed salad greens; 2 cups sliced, seedless cucumber; 1 cup halved grape tomatoes; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black medium grind pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup Mazola® RightBlend® Oil; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Beginner • 6 servings

Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2 hours ahead). For the vinaigrette, combine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, sugar, mustard, olive oil and parmesan cheese in a blender. Puree until smooth.

Ingredients

Salad:

6 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups sliced, seedless cucumber
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup shredded carrots

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black medium grind pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup Mazola® RightBlend® Oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Method

Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2 hours ahead).
For the vinaigrette, combine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, sugar, mustard, olive oil and parmesan cheese in a blender. Puree until smooth.
Pour over salad greens and toss to coat or transfer undressed salad greens to a serving dish and add desired amount of dressing to individual salads. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.