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Warm Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 11, 2008
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A warm vinaigrette tossed with fresh salad greens and toasted pine nuts makes for a fabulous flavor experience.

Warm Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Salad

  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
  • 3 cups bite-size pieces leaf lettuce
  • 3 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach
  • 2 cups bite-size pieces radicchio
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. Makes 1 cup vinaigrette; use 1/3 cup for this recipe.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette to boiling over medium heat. Cook mushrooms in vinaigrette 3 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Step 
    3
    Add remaining salad ingredients. Toss 1 to 2 minutes or until greens begin to wilt. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper if desired.

Nutrition

130 Calories
12 g Total Fat
2 g Protein
5 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
120 mg
Potassium
310 mg
Total Carbohydrate
5 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
2 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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