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Ingredients
for
4
Mixed Greens with Cheese
20 min.
Time:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber (peeled)
- 3 cups mixed salad (rinsed and dried)
- 2 ripe Tomatoes (trimmed and cut into wedges)
- 2 ½ cups hard Cheese (cubed)
- 4 Tbsps olive oil
- 2 Tbsps white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dry mustard
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
- salt (to taste)
- freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 clove garlic cloves (pressed)
- edible Nasturtium to garnish (optional)
Preparation
1.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a spoon remove the seeds and cut into small cubes. Gently tear the mixed greens into bite-size pieces.
2.
Place the cucumber, salad greens and cheese in a salad bowl. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Press the garlic into the mixture and whisk until combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Garnish with nasturtium blossoms, if desired. Serve.
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
Cucumbers are low in calories but contain fiber and potassium, while hard cheese adds protein and calcium.
Even smarter
Even smarter
Edible flowers can be found in most specialty grocery stores.