Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette for Two Recipe

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A tart and tangy dressing turns a basic salad into something special. It works for weeknight dining but is good enough for company and pairs perfectly with just about anything. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

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Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette for Two Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 84 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 214 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette for Two in Healthy Cooking October/November 2010