Simple Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Simple Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE; 1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar; 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; _____; FOR THE SIMPLE SALAD:; 2 cups Mixed Baby Greens (or Spring Mix); 1 whole Tomato, Cut Into Eights; 1/4 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese; 1/4 whole Red Onion Very Thinly Sliced; 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 whole Handful Croutons (try Using Some Homemade Croutons); Sliced Grapes, Sliced Mushrooms, Sliced Avocado, Sliced Green Onions (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar
2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cups Olive Oil
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FOR THE SIMPLE SALAD:
2 cups Mixed Baby Greens (or Spring Mix)
1 whole Tomato, Cut Into Eights
1/4 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 whole Red Onion Very Thinly Sliced
1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 whole Handful Croutons (try Using Some Homemade Croutons)
Sliced Grapes, Sliced Mushrooms, Sliced Avocado, Sliced Green Onions (optional)

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FOR THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
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Makes about 1/2 cup, approximately 3-4 servings.
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Pour balsamic vinegar in a small mixing bowl and add sugar and black pepper. Stir to combine. While whisking the mixture, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Mix very well.
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FOR THE SIMPLE SALAD:
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Add all ingredients (including a small handful of any of the optional ingredients), minus half of the croutons, to a medium-to-large mixing bowl. Add 2-3 Tablespoons of Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing (see recipe above) to the salad and toss. Add remaining croutons and any additional dressing to suit your preferences and toss again. The ingredients should all be lightly coated with the dressing but not drenched. Serve immediately.
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Enjoy!

191

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE, 1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar, 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar, 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Simple Salad With 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Variations & substitutions

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