BROWN DERBY HOUSE SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
makes 2 servings
2 C. fresh baby greens
4-6 leaves Boston bib lettuce
2-4 leaves radicchio lettuce
4 leaves Belgian endive
3 plum tomatoes, cut in half
8 thin slices English cucumber
4-6 calamata olives
Thin shaved red onion, to suit taste
Thin julienned baby carrots, to suit taste
Dressing
makes 1 1/2 cups/serves up to 6
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 orange
Juice of 1/4 lime
1 T. balsamic vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
1/2 T. Dijon mustard
1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 C. salad oil
1/2 tsp. each zest from lemon, orange and lime
Salt/pepper to taste
To make salad, combine all ingredients in bowl. Toss with citrus vinaigrette before serving.
To make dressing, in measuring cup, combine all juices and balsamic vinegar. Add enough apple cider vinegar to make 1/2 cup. Pour into mixing bowl or blender, with mustard. Slowly incorporate oils while mixing. Add the zests, and season with salt and pepper.