Recipe for Salad of Baby Greens with Two Dressings 
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Yield:
4 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
4 cup Mixed baby salad greens, *see note
1/2 head young romaine lettuce
1/4 cup Julienned carrot
1/2 cup Thinly sliced assorted exotic mushrooms
1/4 cup Cooked fresh corn kernels
1/2 can Artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 tbl Toasted pine nuts
----------------- RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE ----------------
1/4 cup Raspberry vinegar
2 tbl Balsamic vinegar, or sherry vinegar
1/2 cup Olive oil
1/2 tsp Sugar, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
----------------- FRESH ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE ----------------
1/2 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar, can vary the vinegar
1 x Clove garlic, minced
2 tbl Chopped fresh oregano, or
1 tbl Dried oregano, crumbled
2 tbl Finely chopped fresh basil, or
1 tbl Dried basil
1/2 tsp Sugar, optional
3 tsp Dijon mustard, (or coarse- grained)
Instructions:
Instructions: Make dressing of choice (or make both!) and chill til serving time. Gently wash and dry greens. Arrange on pretty plates.

Divide remaining ingredients equally among plates, arranging decoratively.

Refrigerate til serving time.

Pass dressing(s) at the table.

VARIATION: Can also at the table, toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl together with dressing(s). Serve on chilled salad plates.

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE: In a mini processor or blender, combine all ingredients. Cover tightly and chill til serving time. Before serving, process again briefly if separate.

YIELD: Approximately 3/4 cup

FRESH ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE: In a food processor or blender, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, mustard and sugar. Process til well blended. Cover tightly and chill. Can store for several days in refrigerator...just process again briefly to recombine ingredients.

YIELD:
Approximately 1 cup

NOTES :
* I like to use a combination of baby lettuces, frisee, arugula, radicchio, spinach, red chard, etc. to provide a balance of sweet with bitter greens. The prepackaged ones are also excellent if VERY fresh.

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