Name: Simple Balsamic Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 8 cups salad greens; ¼ cup dried cherries (or cranberries); ¼ cup cheese crumbles (feta, goat, or gorgonzola); ¼ cup slivered almonds (or walnuts, pecans, or pistachios)

Simple Balsamic Salad

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This balsamic salad is a quick and easy side dish! In just 10 minutes you have a healthy accompaniment to any meal.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Raw
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the balsamic vinaigrette

2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons olive oil

For the salad

8 cups salad greens
¼ cup dried cherries (or cranberries)
¼ cup cheese crumbles (feta, goat, or gorgonzola)
¼ cup slivered almonds (or walnuts, pecans, or pistachios)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and salt until fully combined. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, adding 1 tablespoon at a time and whisking until it incorporates, until an emulsion forms. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. Serve immediately or store refrigerated and bring to room temperature before serving (keeps at least 2 weeks).
Dress 8 cups salad greens with the desired amount of dressing; reserve the rest for future use.
On each plate, place 2 cups salad greens and sprinkle with dried fruit, cheese crumbles, and nuts.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/simplest-green-salad-with-balsamic-vinaigrette/