Romaine Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
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A splash of citrus and tangy Dijon mustard transform everyday greens into a sophisticated summer salad that's not just your garden-variety side. For added crunch, toss in some sliced mushrooms, radishes, cucumbers, shaved fennel or homemade croutons.
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp (50 mL) lemon juice
- 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp/1 mL dried)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each granulated sugar and pepper
Cooking Instructions
- DRESSING: In small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, thyme, mustard, salt, sugar and pepper. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; whisk before using.)
- Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces to make 12 cups (3 L). In large bowl, toss romaine with dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 12 cups (3 L)
Amount Per Serving
Nutritional information
Per serving: about 96 cal, 1 g pro, 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 3 g carb, 1 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 160 mg sodium. % RDI: 3% calcium, 7% iron, 22% vit A, 37% vit C, 52% folate.
Servings: 12 cups (3 L)
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