Monday 7 April 2014

Italian Leafy Green Salad

Grapeseed oil is the secret to this salad. If you cannot find it, use olive oil. Preparation time is 15 Minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Ingredients:
 2 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried
 1 cup torn escarole
 1 cup torn radicchio
 1 cup torn red leaf lettuce
 1/4 cup chopped green onions
 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into rings
 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
 12 cherry tomatoes
 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, escarole, radicchio, red-leaf, scallions, red pepper, green pepper and cherry tomatoes.
Whisk together the grapeseed oil, basil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour over salad, toss and serve immediately.

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