Cafe Green Salad

Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian

Show: Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian Episode: Perfectly Priced Parisian

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (223)

Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

Mustard Vinaigrette:

1 garlic clove, sliced in 1/2
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Small splash soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

3 cups mixed greens, the darker the better (not iceberg)

Rub the inside of a large wooden bowl with the garlic clove and then either discard it or save it for another use. Put the mustard in the bowl and whisk in the balsamic vinegar and soy sauce (a French secret!) vigorously for about 10 seconds to get a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle in the olive oil as slowly as possible with 1 hand while whisking as quickly as possible with the other hand to emulsify. Lay the salad greens on top of the dressing and toss just before serving.

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Comments & Reviews

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Lisa Lakewood, OH 02-09-2010
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It's great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This easy and wonderful recipe inspired me to make several other dressings as well. I have made this one several times and I... love it on spring greens with sunflower seeds and a sliced hard boiled egg. Read more
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Kate Weirsdale, FL 02-08-2010
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SIMPLE BUT SO GOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Melissa you rock, I love your show. This is so eay to make and taste great. It is a keeper
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Laurie Orange, CA 01-31-2010
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The Best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a fantastic salad dressing. I use it with an herb blend salad mix...yum. Thanks for this one, Melissa!
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RUTH papillion, NE 01-29-2010
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A winner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So simple, and yet so good. My husband declared it the best salad dressing he has ever had. Love Melissa and all her... recipes, can't get enough. Love her practical tips that are easy and money saving. Read more
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Carol Novi, MI 01-24-2010
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Wonderful dressing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always make my own dressings. This has become one of my top favorites. Has a wonderful flavor. Even my daughter, who loves... my salad dressings, said this has become her favorite. Thanks Melissa. Love your show. Read more
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Shelly Matthews, NC 01-20-2010
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I had to start making it in batches!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We have had this salad every day for the past 3 days. The soy sauce really does give it the umami flavor. Just for kicks I... added a little bit of bacon drippings and made a warm dressing with this recipe as a base - also very good.Read more