Sunday, December 29, 2013

Christmas Dinner Salad: Mixed Greens with Creamy Country Dijon Vinaigrette


We all know during the Christmas and New Year's Party and Family/Friends gathering time, it's sometimes difficult to include a healthy portion of vegetables into our mealtimes.  Thank goodness for our friend's winter garden which is supplying us with delicious, fresh mixed greens.  

Divide your salad greens on individual plates.  Add some sliced cherry tomatoes. Lightly dress the greens with the dressing and top with some grated Parmesan cheese.

Here's the recipe for the dressing:

1 t. balsamic vinegar
1 t. minced garlic
3 t. whole grain Dijon Mustard
1/4 t. sugar
1 t. honey
3 t. fresh lemon juice
dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 t. minced fresh thyme
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients.  Slowly whisk in olive oil.  The dressing will begin to thicken or emulsify.  Season with the salt and black pepper.  

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