Arugula salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Garlic clove; peeled
¼teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonDijon mustard
cupOlive oil
2cupsMixed lettuce leaves
1cupArugula; stems removed
½poundsMushrooms; sliced
1Sweet red pepper

Directions

In a wooden salad bowl, rub garlic and salt into the bowl to season it. Combine vinegar, mustard and olive oil; stir. Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces, along with arugula. Add mushrooms and slices of red pepper. Toss well and serve.

Ogden writes: "Italian restaurants often serve arugula on its own with a strong garlic flavored oil and vinegar dressing. Mixed with milder greens and a good dressing, arugula is less dominating." Recipe developed by Ellen Ogden. In "The Cook's Garden" catalog, Spring/Summer 1994, Vol. XI, No. 1. Pg. 41. Typed for you by Cathy Harned.