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Ingredients
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Salad Greens
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash the Greens
Rinse the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Use a salad spinner to dry them or pat them gently with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Cut the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.
- 3
Combine the Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the washed mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion slices.
Making the Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 4
Mix the Ingredients
In a small bowl or jar, combine the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Whisk or Shake
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, or seal the jar and shake vigorously until emulsified.
Final Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Start with half the vinaigrette and add more to taste.
- 7
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad with two large spoons to coat the greens and vegetables evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately.
