Red wine vinaigrette and mix-and-match salad

Contributed by Preston Maring, MD


Red wine vinaigrette and mix-and-match salad

This recipe was inspired by a colleague who sent me an article on building a better salad. I have tried multiple versions of this over time. With ingredients fresh from your local market, you can't go wrong.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced shallot
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Greens suggestions

Lean protein suggestions

  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Chicken breast
  • Firm tofu
  • Black or red beans
  • Wild salmon
  • Sardines

Lean protein suggestions

  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Chicken breast
  • Firm tofu
  • Black or red beans
  • Wild salmon
  • Sardines

Colorful extras

  • Radishes
  • Berries 
  • Bell peppers
  • Carrots 
  • Avocado
  • Tomatoes
  • Sprouts
  • Red onions
  • Cucumbers
  • Cheese
  • Whole grain croutons
  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Toasted tortilla strips

Directions

  1. Whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt, and shallot together in a small bowl. Let stand for about 5 minutes. 
  2. Whisk in the olive oil. 
  3. Add pepper to taste. 

 

Dress your beautiful salad creation and enjoy. Of course, you can use any other dressing recipe you like.