Fresh Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

  • Yield:

    6 servings

  • Total Time:

    20 mins

  • Prep Time:

    20 mins

  • Cook Time:

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® Corn Oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. Step 1) Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2 hours ahead).
  2. Step 2) For the vinaigrette, combine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, sugar, mustard, corn oil and parmesan cheese in a blender. Puree until smooth.
  3. 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.