Continental Salad With Sweet Dijon Vinaigrette

Forget iceberg and heavy dressing: Make a tangy, nutrient-rich salad with colorful, fresh greens.

Photography by Kip Dawkins | Food styling by J Frank | Prop styling by Richard Stone

Continental salad with sweet dijon vinaigrette

Continental Salad With Sweet Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe

THE GREENS

About 1⁄2 cup of each:

romaine

red oakleaf

escarole

Bibb lettuce

THE DRESSING – Sweet dijon vinaigrette

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

several grinds of pepper

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 small shallot, minced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Whisk first seven ingredients together, and add the oil at the end.

Gently toss the greens together and arrange on individual plates. Drizzle with a small amount of dressing just before serving.

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J Frank
J Frank is a past contributor to Virginia Living.
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