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Spring Green Salad with Rouille Dressing

Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough

Fresh spring greens are set off by a dressing that takes its cue from the classic bouillabaisse flavoring, a nutty, creamy, garlicky mélange that's stirred into the soup just before it's served.

Servings: 6 servings, 1 1/3 cups each
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Healthy Weight

Ingredients:

Spring Green Salad with Rouille Dressing
1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup jarred pimiento peppers , rinsed
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (see Note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large cucumber , peeled, halved, seeded and cut into thin half-moons
2 stalks celery , thinly sliced
4 cups romaine lettuce , cut or torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 ounces)
1 cup baby spinach leaves
24 leaves fresh basil , chopped

Steps:

1: Toast hazelnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and let cool for 5 minutes. Add pimientos, garlic, water, vinegar, salt and pepper. Process until smooth.

2: Combine cucumber, celery, romaine, spinach and basil in a salad bowl. Add the dressing, toss gently, and serve.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 64
Carbohydrates - 7
Fat - 4
Saturated Fat - 0
Monounsaturated Fat - 3
Protein - 3
Cholesterol - 0
Dietary Fiber - 2
Potassium - 243
Sodium - 362
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (60 daily value), Vitamin C (20 dv), Folate (18 dv).

Note: White balsamic vinegar is unaged balsamic made from Italian white wine grapes and grape musts (unfermented crushed grapes). Its mild flavor and clear color make it ideal for salad dressing.

Related Links:

• Watercress & Sugar Snap Salad with Warm Sesame-Shallot Vinaigrette
• More Healthy Salad Recipes and Cooking Tips

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This news arrived on: 04/08/2008

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