Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil; 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 6 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 89 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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