A simple green salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion in a Dijon red wine vinaigrette. Serves 10.
Ingredients:
- 2 large containers (about 1 pound) spring mix
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
Dijon red wine vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup olive oil
Instructions:
- Morning: shake the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar. Cut the tomatoes, cucumber and onion and refrigerate in a container.
- At dinner: put the greens in a big bowl, add the vegetables, and toss with dressing just before serving. Serve extra dressing on the side.
Cook's Notes:
- Soak the sliced onion in cold water for 10 minutes to soften its bite.