Mixed Greens with Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Diabetic Living
The fresh-tasting, low-carb vinaigrette goes well with the bitter greens and salty olives in this side-dish salad recipe.
Servings:
14 servings
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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1 poundspring greens mix (mesclun) (about 16 cups)see savings
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1 mediumcucumber, halved lengthwise and slicedsee savings
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4plum tomatoes, slicedsee savings
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3/4 cuppitted kalamata olivessee savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh chivessee savings
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1 recipeHerbed Balsamic Vinaigrette (below)see savings
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Directions
1.
In a very large bowl, toss together greens, cucumber, plum tomatoes, olives, and chives. Drizzle Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette over; toss gently to coat. Makes 14 servings.
Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette
In a food processor or blender, combine 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, and 2 cloves garlic, quartered. Cover and process or blend until well mixed. Season to taste with ground black pepper. Makes about 2/3 cup.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 76, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 86 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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