Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2/3 cup.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Even when there are just two at the table, Sandy Hunt, Racine, Wisconsin, sees to it that her salads are well-dressed for dinner. "I keep a bottle of this light dressing in the fridge," she says.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 49 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.

Originally published as Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette in Light & Tasty June/July 2001

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ebramkamp

May 28, 2016

Simple and flavorful. I used a bit more freshly ground black pepper for our tastes. The fresh basil is a must. It's really good drizzled over sliced tomatoes too.
justmbeth

Feb 19, 2013

Good quick dressing. I used dried basil because I didn't have any fresh on hand.