Emily's Balsamic Salad

Emily's Balsamic Salad 

Modified from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/149816/emilys-strawberry-balsamic-salad/

Servings: 3-4 

INGREDIENTS

For vinaigrette: 

2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 

2 1/2 teaspoon of dijon mustard (I used Heinz yellow mustard) 

1 1/2 teaspoon of honey

1/2 small minced shallot 

1 small clove minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon grounded black pepper 

1/8 cup of extra virgin olive oil (I think it can still be reduced) 

For salad:

lettuce leaves (I used home grown Romaine) 

lightly toasted almonds 

jambu air (rose apples)

cheddar cheese 

cucumber

carrot 

STEPS:

1. Mix all vinaigrette ingredients except olive oil. 
2. Add olive oil slowly and mix well.
3. Prepare the salad ingredients in a clean bowl. 
4. Pour vinaigrette and mix well. 
5. Do not be greedy and add a lot of vinaigrette. 
6. Serve. 

NOTES:

This salad tastes AMAZING. It's a must-try. 

Here's my homegrown lettuce leaves

I wonder when is the next harvest?