Mesclun Salad With Classic French Vinaigrette

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Mesclun Salad With Classic French Vinaigrette

 

Recipe By : The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen, Donna Klein, page 72

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads, Vegetable Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 tablespoons light olive oil

OR 2 tablespoons fruity olive oil

and 2 tablespoons mild vegetable oil

such as canola or safflower

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 small finely chopped clove garlic -- (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

8 cups mesclun -- washed and dried

OR a combination of young salad greens

 

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

 

Mesclun is a Provencal blend of bitter, sharp, and mild young salad greens

that typically includes arugula, radicchio, oak loaf lettuce, romaine

lettuce, curly endive, escarole, chervil, and dandelion greens. These

days, more and more well stocked supermarkets are offering such blends,

often labeling them " spring mixes " or " spring blends. " If yours doesn't,

any combination of young greens will do, so long as there is a balance of

bitter (curly endive, radicchio), peppery (arugula, watercress), and mild

(Bibb lettuce, oak leaf lettuce) and, most Importantly, they are

fresh. Traditionally. mesclun Is dressed simply in classic French

vinaigrette, which often contains not a hint of garlic, so that none of the

delightful contrasting flavors are masked.

 

In a large salad bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic (if

using), salt, and pepper until well blended. Add the mesclun or other

lettuce greens and toss well to thoroughly coat with the dressing. Serve

at once.

 

Variation: For a reduced-fat version, substitute up to 2 tablespoons of

vegetable broth for 2 tablespoons of the oil. Use the Concentrated

Vegetable Broth (see separate recipe) if you can, or reduce 6 tablespoons

low-sodium canned broth over high heat, until it measures 2 tablespoons,

and cool.

 

PER SERVING: Calories 140, Protein 2g, Total Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 2g,

Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 37mg

 

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