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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 08:08:54 -0700
 From: Ann Miner (annminer@nauticom.net)
 
                     *  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                MIXED GREENS & ORANGES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads                           Fruits
                 Low-Fat
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/4  cup           Fresh orange juice
    2      tablespoons   Balsamic vinegar
    1      tablespoon    Shallots; peeled -- ends
                         removed -- minced
    2      teaspoons     Grated orange zest
    1      teaspoon      Dijon-style mustard
      1/2  teaspoon      Salt
      1/2  teaspoon      Black pepper
    2                    Bunches arugula or -- watercress; stemmed,
                         washed -- dried (4 cups)
    1      small         Head romaine lettuce -- washed, dried and to
                         into bite-sized pieces -- (about 4 cups)
    1      small         Red onion; peeled -- ends
                         removed, thinly sliced -- separated into rings
    3      small         Navel oranges; rind, pith -- and membrane removed
                         sliced into sections
 
 In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, balsamic vinegar, shallots, orange zest
 , dijon-style mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until well-blended. In
 a shallow salad bowl, toss arugula or watercress and romaine. Scatter red
 onion rings and orange sections over the greens. Drizzle vinaigrette over
 salad and toss.
 
  Cook's note: The vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and stored, covered and
 refrigerated, up to two days.
 
  From Eating Well magazine, November/December 1993.
 Ann's Notes:  1-1/2 T. olive oil were omitted from original recipe.
 
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