Mixed Greens with Garlic-Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Mixed Greens with Garlic-Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; Dash pepper; 3 cups torn mixed salad greens; 2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

"Almonds add flavor, texture and crunch—plus a bit of extra nutrition—to this tart , cranberry-studded t salad. For a special meal, I like to serve it with Cornish game hens, wild rice and broiled asparagus. " —Dawn Bryant Thedford, Nebraska

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash pepper
3 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, basil, brown sugar, mustard, garlic and pepper. Divide salad greens between two plates; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 274 calories, 23g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Mixed Greens with Raspberry-Basil Vinaigrette, Cranberries and Almonds in Taste of Home June/July 2008

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katlaydee3

Jul 6, 2015

Delicious ! I loved this salad. I made it with dried cherries instead of cranberries since that's what I had on hand.
barfive

Oct 11, 2012

have had so many request for the recipe. this is a wonderful salad along side any type of beef dish
imclever5150

Jun 15, 2008

This dressing is fabulous as a marinade or condiment for grilled fish or chicken too. It's really great!