Mixed Salad Vinaigrette Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Radishes1 Bunch (100gm)
 Courgettes - 225 grams/8 ounces/1/2 lb, trimmed
 Tomatoes - 350 grams/12 ounces/3/4 lb, quartered and cored
 Red and Green Pepper - 1 each, sliced
 Black Olives OR Stuffed Olives- 25-50 grams/1-2 ounce/1/3 cup
 Crisp Lettuce Leaves - few, washed and drained
 Wine vinegar2/3 Tablespoon (FOR FRESH HERB DRESSING:)
 Olive Oil - 150 ml/1/4 pint/2/3 cup
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm) (FOR FRESH HERB DRESSING:)
 French mustard1 Teaspoon (FOR FRESH HERB DRESSING:)
 Shallot1 (FOR FRESH HERB DRESSING:)
 Basil, Tarragon, Chervil, Chives OR Spring Onion Tops and Parsley - 1/2 teaspoon each, finely chopped
 Salt1 To taste (FOR FRESH HERB DRESSING:)
 Ground pepper1 To taste (FOR FRESH HERB DRESSING:)

Directions

MAKING
1. Make flower petals out of radishes using a sharp knife and leave it in iced water refrigerator for 2 hours.
2. In boiling salted water cook the courgettes for 7-10 minutes until just tender and refresh in cold water and cut into slices.
3. In a bowl add courgettes, tomatoes, peppers, olives and drained radishes.
4. In a scre tight jar put all dressing ingredients with seasoning to taste and shake well.

SERVING
5. Pour the dressing on top, toss and serve on lettuce leaves.
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