Spring Greens Salad

Makes: 8-10 servings
Fresh baby greens toped with mushrooms, red onions and nuts and a refreshing vinaigrette.
Ingredients:
- 16 cups/ 4 L lettuce leaf, baby spinach, baby beet greens, mesclun or other mixed greens Topping options:
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into rings)
- 4 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup walnuts or almonds (chopped & toasted)
- chive blossoms For Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive or nut oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions:
- Remove stems and tear into bite-sized pieces
- Rinse greens if necessary by placing them in a cool water bath in a sink or bowl, then shake or spin dry
- Toss salad and add desired toppings To make vinaigrette:
- Combine ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
- Toss with salad when ready to eat
Adapted from: "Simply in Season," by M. Beth Lind & C. Hockman-Wert (2009)