Garden Salad with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette


Serves 6

Ingredients

4 cups mesclun mix
1 medium carrot, grated
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Sweet Onion Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Directions

In a large bowl toss together all the vegetables and dress to desired moisture content with the onion vinaigrette.

Sweet Onion Vinaigrette
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons caramelized onions, chopped fine
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
Black pepper

Directions

Whisk together all ingredients until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add more or less of any ingredient according to taste preference.