House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette 🎬

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📍 Introduction: 

Knowing how to make a straightforward yet tasty house salad adds health, flavor, and flair to a quick dinner. This classic vinaigrette is 3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar, salt, and pepper. By adding a tad bit of mustard, everything emulsifies and melds together. Try the recipe below to practice your dressing & salad-making skills. For bonus points, get creative & add something new to the mix!  

🧂 Dressing Ingredients:

• ¼ cup olive oil  

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 

• 1 teaspoon mustard

• 1-2 pinches of kosher salt (or to taste)

• Black pepper (optional, to taste) 

🥗 Salad Ingredients:

• Greens - ideally 2+ different types for textural variety

• Veggies - ideally 2-3 (e.g., tomatoes & cucumber)

• Croutons (optional)

✔️ Instructions: 

1. Add all dressing ingredients into a jar; shake vigorously

2. Taste by dipping a piece of lettuce in the dressing; adjust flavoring as necessary

3. Prepare greens & veggies

4. Pour in half the dressing & toss gently 

5. Taste & season. Add more dressing if desired.

📓 Notes Tips & Tricks: 

• For more delicate greens toss right before serving, or the leaves may wilt 

• Sturdier greens like kale and chard can be dressed up to an hour in advance of serving.

• When tossing with spoons, try to use wooden or plastic - metal utensils can bruise the leaves 

• Using your hands allows you to gently and evenly coat each leaf of lettuce. Don’t over-toss or the greens may bruise or wilt

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