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Greens with Basil Vinaigrette

Making your own dressing and your own salad is very rewarding - and delicious! This recipe is the perfect pair.

VegetarianThis recipe is vegetarian. Yes
TimetimeUnder 30 min.
Difficultymediummedium
serves
4

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Salad

  • 8 cups mesclun greens
  • ½ English cucumber, diced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, diced
  • ¼ cup raisins

Directions

1. To make the dressing: Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
2. To make the salad: Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Mix well and serve immediately.