Chopped Salad

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Mark Bittman

Serves 6 people

Categories: Mark Bittman, Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 red onion, minced (small to medium)
  • 1 cucumber, peeled if waxed, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • Vinaigrette:
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons good wine vinegar
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced

Directions

  1. Make the vinaigrette: combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender; turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds; taste and add more vinegar a teaspoon at a time until the balance tastes right to you.

  2. Add in the garlic clove and turn the machine on and off a few times until the garlic is minced within the dressing; taste again and adjust seasoning.

  3. Make the salad: combine the vegetables and the lettuce in a bowl; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper; toss.

  4. Drizzle with ½ cup vinaigrette; toss again, taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately.

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