Name: Mixed Greens and Fruit with Mustard Dressing
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions; 6 cups mixed baby lettuces; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced; 1 cup diced peeled jicama; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 cup seedless grapes; 8 large mushrooms, sliced

The fruit in the salad can be varied with the season. In summer, add cantaloupe; in winter, oranges are good.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions

6 cups mixed baby lettuces

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced

1 cup diced peeled jicama

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup seedless grapes

8 large mushrooms, sliced

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl until blended. Mix in chives. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours head. Let stand at room temperature.)
Step 2
Combine lettuces, cucumber, jicama, bell pepper, grapes and mushrooms in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

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