Green Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
2 teaspoons strawberry jam
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens of any kind
6 strawberries, sliced
Yields: 2 servings
Preparation
Place jam in a medium bowl and whisk in the vinegar then EVOO. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add greens [...]
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