Mixed Salad Greens With Pignoli and Fresh Parmesan

It really doesn't get much easier than this. White balsamic vinegar is available at Trader Joe's. From Bon Appetit January 2006. Trader Joe's sells good quality imported Parmesan cheese, too!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons  white balsamic vinegar
• 1  large garlic clove, minced finely
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
•  salt
•  pepper

• Salad

• 6  ounces  mixed greens (mesclun)
• 2  scallions, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh imported parmesan cheese, shaved
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted (pignoli)

Directions

1. Toast the pine nuts and set aside to cool.
2. In a small non-reactive bowl, mix the vinegar and garlic; whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the mixed greens and scallions in a large salad bowl. Toss with the dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.
4. Enjoy!