Professional Chef's Guide to Salads!

Welcome back to Chef Michael Smith's Kitchen! Impress your guests with this homemade salad. Light, crisp salad greens, fresh vegetables, and a tangy, well balanced dressing tastefully completes any meal. Click 'SHOW MORE' for recipe instructions
RECIPE YIELDS 6 SERVINGS
Ingredients
For the croutons
1 whole baguette, cut into 1″ cubes
1/4 cup (60 mL) of water
1/4 cup (60 mL) of extra virgin olive oil
For the dressing
1 cup (250 mL) of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (15 mL) of Dijon mustard
1/2 cup (125 mL) of honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup (125 mL) of red wine vinegar
For the salad
10-12 oz (280-340 g) of your favourite salad greens
1 handful of any sprouts
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch of fresh basil leaves, or any other fresh leafy herb
Procedure
Begin with the croutons. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Sprinkle the baguette with water and toss briefly to allow the water to absorb evenly. Drizzle the olive oil over top and mix to coat. Scatter the baguette cubes on a baking tray and toast in the oven until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. The water will keep the interior chewy while the oil crisps the outside.
Next, craft the dressing. Place the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup and vinegar in a large jar, seal tightly and shake vigorously until smoothly combined.
Finally, make the salad. Toss all salad greens, sprouts, carrots, red onion and herbs. Drizzle a few spoonfuls of the dressing onto the salad, just enough to lightly coat the works. (Save the leftover dressing in the refrigerator for next time.) Quickly and gently toss the salad until it’s evenly combined. Top with the croutons, serve and share.
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[@Girl-Next-Door]

I am allergic to mustard. Is there anything else that I can use for the dressing to help it emulsify ? We came all the way from Ontario to visit your seminar in Prince Edward Island a few years back. You did not disappoint 💜

[@TonchyShultz]

Thx buddy ...Similar I made nice salad 🥗 for woow Effect &Taste ..Thx and best regards from YYC...Ok.! ✌🥂🍷🍸💕👍

[@vickip6726]

Tried it it works great!!!👌👏🙆🙆🙋🎆🎇🎆🎇

[@christineyap7004]

Looking so delicious
So yummy 😋😋
Make me so hungry 👍

[@thomassmith4616]

I highlighted and printed this, looks good!

[@marieparadiso4687]

Love it ❤❤

[@graciehernandez1364]

I love you. Gonna try your dressing?