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Basic Green Salad With Vinaigrette

A close-up view of basic green salad with vinaigrette being poured onto the salad in a bowl

Dotdash Meredith

Make a larger batch of this basic vinaigrette to have on hand for salads throughout the week.

Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

Whisk together oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic and mustard in a salad bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss with salad greens.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 115 Calories, Total Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 189 mg, Potassium: 358 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 129 mcg, Calcium: 63 mg, Vitamin A: 3071 IU, Vitamin C: 19 mg

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