I love salads, and there are all kinds of wonderful variations on a basic vinaigrette dressing. This is a simple method to prepare a quick and tasty salad.
- Salad greens and veggies, to taste, I like radicchio or mesclun mix and thinly sliced cucumber. More flavourful greens (as opposed to iceberg lettuce) work better.
- extra-virgin olive oil
- vinegar, such as apple cider (non-pasteurized if possible), or balsamic
- garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper
- Drizzle washed greens with olive oil (holding your thumb over the mouth of the olive oil bottle to control the flow of the olive oil), toss till greens are very lightly coated with olive oil and just glistening
- Add minced garlic (1/4 to 1 clove depending on the amount of salad you are preparing- start with a little and add more to taste), and sprinkle with vinegar, salt and pepper. Adjusting to taste.
