A simple mustard dressing is tossed with lettuce and lots of fresh basil for this light but elegant salad.”

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup hazelnut, walnut, or olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt or regular salt
  • 2 8 to 10-ounce packages torn mixed salad greens (about 16 cups)
  • 2 cups lightly packed small or torn large fresh basil leaves (2 ounces)
  • 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced ( ¾ cup)
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Purchased croutons (optional)

Directions

  • 1In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, herbes de Provence, and salt. Cover; shake well. Set aside.
  • 2In a very large salad bowl, toss together greens, basil, cucumber, and radishes. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper. If desired, top with croutons.