Light salad in Italian dressing topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g. mung beans, arugula, chicory), washed and dried in a herb dehydrator
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed and cut into quarters
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves (3-4 small sprigs)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (3-4 small sprigs)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves (3-4 small sprigs)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
- While the blender is running, add vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the blender bowl one at a time. Then, with the blender running, gradually pour in the olive oil in a thin stream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots with enough dressing to coat. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.
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