Mixed Greens with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette & Parmesan
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.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
8 minCook
0 minReady
12 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilbalsamic vinaigrette: | |||
| 59 | ml |
basil
leaves, freshly chopped |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
balsamic vinegar
or to taste |
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
or as needed |
|
| 15 | ml |
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: | |||
| 1.9 | l |
mixed salad greens
|
*
|
| 1 | bunch |
radishes
sliced into half-moon shape |
*
|
| 1 | each |
cucumbers
sliced into match sticks |
|
| 237 | ml |
cherry tomatoes
halved |
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
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.
