Balsamic Bleu Salad

Ingredients

• 2 lb mixed greens
• 3 oz kalamata olives pits removed
• 2 oz vidalia other sweet onioin
• 4 oz tomato, roma
• 1 cucumber, English or Persian washed throughly if waxy
• ⅓ C balsamic vinegar
• ¼ C olive oil, good quality
• ¼ t garlic powder
• ¼ t oregano
• ¼ t sugar
• ½ t dijon mustard
• ½ t kosher salt
• 2 oz blue cheese
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Thinly Slice The Onion And Cover: Thinly slice the onion and cover with ice water. Set aside for 15 minutes then drain..
2. 2 Whisk The Salad Dressing Ingredients In: Whisk the salad dressing ingredients in container with a spout. Set aside.
3. 3 Slice The Olives And Place Into: Slice the olives and place into a small bowl.
4. 4 Chop The Tomato Into Bite-Sized Pieces: Chop the tomato into bite-sized pieces and add.
5. 5 Slice The Cucumber In Half Lengthwise: Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then into ½” pieces, and add.
6. 6 When Ready To Serve, Toss All: When ready to serve, toss all of the vegetables with the dressing until every piece is coated.
7. 7 Add The Blue Cheese And Lightly: Add the blue cheese and lightly toss to distribute. Top each plating with freshly ground black pepper.