Mixed Greens with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette and Parmesan
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Quick and easy way to make a plateful refreshing and flavorful salad. Mixed greens, cucumber, and radish are mixed with basil balsamic dressing, topped with shaved parmesan.
Ingredients
| Basilbalsamic vinaigrette: | |||
| ¼ | cup |
basil
leaves, freshly chopped |
* |
| 2 | tablespoons |
balsamic vinegar
or to taste |
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
olive oil, extra-virgin
or as needed |
|
| 1 | tablespoons |
whole-grain mustard
or to taste |
* |
| 1 | small |
garlic cloves
or as needed, minced |
* |
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* |
| For the salad: | |||
| 8 | cups |
mixed salad greens
|
* |
| 1 | bunch |
radishes
sliced into half-moon shape |
* |
| 1 | each |
cucumbers
sliced into match sticks |
|
| 1 | cup |
cherry tomatoes
halved |
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
or shaved |
|
Directions
To make the dressing:
Add the basil, vinegar, mustard and garlic in a small bowl.
Whisk in olive oil slowly until well blended.
To assemble the salad:
Place the greens among the serving plates.
Top with radishes, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with shaved or grated parmesan cheese.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 121g (4.3 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 15883% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g
22%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 4mg
1%
Sodium 85mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars g
Protein
5g
Vitamin A 9%
•
Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 7%
•
Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
