Italian Leafy Green Salad

Grapeseed oil is the secret to this salad. If you cannot find it, use olive oil. Preparation time is 15 Minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried
• 1 cup torn escarole
• 1 cup torn radicchio
• 1 cup torn red leaf lettuce
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced into rings
• ½ green bell pepper, sliced in rings
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• ¼ cup grapeseed oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, escarole, radicchio, red-leaf, scallions, red pepper, green pepper and cherry tomatoes.

Step 2

Whisk together the grapeseed oil, basil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour over salad, toss and serve immediately.