Herb garden salad

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsTorn lettuce leaves
1cupSliced 1/4\" fresh mushrooms
1cupSliced 1/8\" red onion; separated into rings
½cupTorn fresh basil; parsley, mint or lemon balm
2mediumsRipe tomatoes; ea. cut in 12 wedges
¾poundsFresh green beans; blanched
cupOlive or vegetable oil
½teaspoonCoarsely ground pepper
¼teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonMinced fresh garlic
1teaspoonCountry-style Dijon mustard

Directions

SALAD

DRESSING

In large bowl toss together all salad ingredients. In small bowl stir together all dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

NOTES : Cool and crisp,this garden-fresh salad is enhanced with herbs fresh from the garden. Tip:To blanch green beans, place in boiling water for 7 to 9 minutes. Rinse in cold water. Recipe by: Treasury of Country Recipes Posted to EAT-L Digest by Sean Coate <swcoate@...> on Jan 3, 1998