Green Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 1 head shredded lettuce
• 3 sliced tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked and sliced asparagus
• 1 julienned carrot
• 8 black olives
• 8 green olives
• 6 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:

1. In a salad bowl; arrange 1 head shredded lettuce, 3 sliced tomatoes, 1 cup cooked and sliced asparagus, 1 julienned carrot, 8 black olives and 8 green olives.
2. In a small bottle or bowl, combine 6 tablespoons wine vinegar, 2/3 cup olive oil, 4 cloves chopped garlic and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.

Prep time: 20-25 minutes
Yield : 4-6 servings