Instructions: Puree olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano in food processor until smooth. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Arrange mesclun on large platter. Arrange ham strips, cheese strips, shredded carrots, halved tomatoes, and sliced red onion in spoke-like pattern atop mesclun. Place egg wedges around edge of platter. Sprinkle with slivered basil. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: To make quick work of the slicing, simply stack the ham and cheese and cut into strips approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Serve with: Sourdough rolls. Dessert: Peaches drizzled with honey.

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