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: 2 bags ready to use mesclun greens; Pinch salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, halved and thinly sliced; 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

2 bags ready to use mesclun greens
Pinch salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, halved and thinly sliced
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup olive oil

1
Toss the greens, salt and pepper together with just enough vinaigrette to coat, about 1/2 cup.
2
Place them in a decorative bowl and top with the grape tomatoes and bell pepper.
3
Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.
4
Put the shallot and basil into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
5
Pulse until the shallot is finely chopped.
6
Add the balsamic, sugar, salt and pepper and pulse again.
7
With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube.
8
Pour the vinaigrette into a small bowl and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bags ready to use mesclun greens, Pinch salt, Freshly ground black pepper, Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows, 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

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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