Mesclun With Fresh Herbs and Earl Grey-Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Mesclun With Fresh Herbs and Earl Grey-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons real maple syrup; 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons strong earl grey brewed tea, cooled; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 6 cups mixed greens (mesclun); 4 cups fresh Baby Spinach; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (about 2 cups); 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1 bunch of fresh mint, chopped; 1 bunch sliced green onion, sliced (scallions); 2 bosc pears, thinly sliced or 3 tablespoons raisins

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons real maple syrup
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons strong earl grey brewed tea, cooled
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 cups mixed greens (mesclun)
4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 bunch of fresh mint, chopped
1 bunch sliced green onion, sliced (scallions)
2 bosc pears, thinly sliced or 3 tablespoons raisins

1
Prepare salad dressing and allow to marinate at least 3 hours.
2
Rinse mixed greens and spinach leaves well and remove all excess moisture.
3
Toss greens and spinach carefully with the herbs and the green onions.
4
If using pears, slice up pears just before serving then toss salad lightly with a small amount of the salad dressing.
5
(The acidity in the dressing will stop the pears from turning brown.)
6
If using raisins, they should be added to the salad just before serving.
7
Serve with crusty French bread, a platter of fresh fruit, imported olives and cheese and your favorite white wine.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons real maple syrup, 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons strong earl grey brewed tea, cooled, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Mesclun With Fresh Herbs and Earl Grey-Balsamic Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mesclun With Fresh Herbs and Earl Grey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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