I’ve been eating a lot of this lately. It is refreshing and forgiving. Use what vegetables and cheese you have in your fridge — my favorites are listed below. If you have never made a balsamic vinaigrette before, please try it. It is cheaper and healthier than bottled dressings.
What you need:
2 Tbs. crumbled feta or soft goat cheese
4 cups salad greens, washed and dried
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in small pieces
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 1/2 Tbs. vinegar
1/4 tsp. honey
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Method:
1. In the bottom of a medium-sized bowl, whisk mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
2. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking continuously. Voila, a vinaigrette!
3. Toss greens, cheese and bell pepper with dressing in the bowl.
4. Plate and eat.
Yields one large or two small salads.
