CAFE GREEN SALAD BY MELISSA D'ARABIAN

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I am really happy she won the Next Food Network Star challenge and really look forward to watching more of her show " Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian". This is a great recipe that is easy to toss together yet really fresh tasting. Why use bottled dressing when you can do this?

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 garlic clove, sliced in 1/2
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 dash soy sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups salad greens (mixed, the darker the better, not iceberg)

Steps:

  • Rub the inside of a large wooden bowl with the garlic clove and then either discard it or save it for another use.
  • Put the mustard in the bowl and whisk in the balsamic vinegar and soy sauce (a French secret!) vigorously for about 10 seconds to get a creamy consistency.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Drizzle in the olive oil as slowly as possible with 1 hand while whisking as quickly as possible with the other hand to emulsify.
  • Lay the salad greens on top of the dressing and toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 34.8, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 0.9

Myles Cullen
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Something Something
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Rt Jannat
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I substituted feta in this recipe. It turned out great!


Imran cox
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Patrick Maguire
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Mainuddin Joy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Jd Shipu
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I love this salad! It's so light and healthy, and the dressing is amazing.


Abdullwahab Abbas
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Abiola Malaolu
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of avocado, goat cheese, and walnuts.


Linus mambo
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The vinaigrette was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Eddie Carrasco
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.


silvia muthoni
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the goat cheese adds a nice tang.


David Brako Bonsu
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.