Chris' Salad

Fresh greens with cheese, nuts, and fruit. Basil infused olive oil is the secret ingredient for a perfectly flavored balsamic vinaigrette.

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Ingredients:

• 4 oz mixed greens, rinsed and dried with paper towel
• 4 oz head romaine lettuces, rinsed, dry with paper towel and torn in bite sized pieces
• 4 tablespoon dressing
• 2 oz raisins
• 2 oz walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 oz goat cheese
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tangerine, peeled and divided
• 1 medium onion
• 1 tablespoon , caramelized
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled, halved and sliced
• Dressing:
• 1 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, halved
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Dressing: Pour olive oil into glass bottle or jar; add garlic and basil leaves. Marinate for 1 week. To make a dressing whisk together oil (with garlic and basil), balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Dressing must be refrigerated. Salad: In small nonstick skillet, heat oil over moderate heat then add onion and saute until brown in color, stirring constantly. Combine mixed greens, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and tangerine. Add 4 tablespoons dressing and toss. Divide into two salad bowls and sprinkle with caramelized onion, raisins, walnuts, goat cheese.

Notes:

Number of servings: 2

Submitted By: Rodgerson
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