BASIL GARDEN SALAD

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Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow and adds flavor to many foods. In summer, I like to use it fresh in tossed salads like this.-Bobbie Talbott, Veneta, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 cup torn Bibb lettuce
3 green onions with tops, sliced
1 medium tomato, peeled and diced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
9 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tomato, mushrooms and basil. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, pepper and salt and sugar if desired. Cover; shake well. Pour over the salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Debra Galbreath
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up fresh summer produce.


Hemant Gooroong
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of basil, tomatoes, and cucumbers.


Aziz Adat
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some of the basil from my garden.


Sajjad Jokhio
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I don't like basil, but this salad was delicious! I think everyone should try it.


Jeremiah Victoria
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Best salad I had in my life!


Erons Odigie
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This salad is the BOMB!


Xxx Xx
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I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and it was the perfect light and refreshing dish for a hot summer day.


Mehmood Arshad
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This salad is a great way to showcase fresh summer produce. The basil, tomatoes, and cucumbers are all at their peak in the summer, and they come together perfectly in this salad. I love the addition of the red onion, which adds a nice sharpness to t


Abhiyan Srejon
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile, and I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand. It's always delicious!


Matthew Keirl
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh basil from the garden. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and it's a perfect summer salad.


Diamond Roblox Boy
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I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and it was the perfect light and refreshing dish for a hot summer day.


Hrkhan Hrkhan
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This salad is a great way to showcase fresh summer produce. The basil, tomatoes, and cucumbers are all at their peak in the summer, and they come together perfectly in this salad. I love the addition of the red onion, which adds a nice sharpness to t


Vindaya Hiruni
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile, and I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand. It's always delicious!


Plenty More
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh basil from the garden. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and it's a perfect summer salad.


Shamera Allison
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and it was the perfect light and refreshing dish for a hot summer day.


Aniah Burnett
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The basil adds a wonderful depth of flavor, and the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this salad again and again this summer.