Mixed Green Salad

Name: Mixed Green Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 cups torn salad greens; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges; 1 medium cucumber, sliced; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Garlic, basil and crushed red pepper flakes season the light vinaigrette that dresses this refreshing salad. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on top gives it even more flavor. -Jody Fisher Stewartstown, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups torn salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1 medium cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil and pepper flakes; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 110 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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