Lettuce Salad With Special French Dressing

Submitted by littleturtle

"Inexpensive and delicious. Oil & vinegar base with citrus and spices. Makes about 2 cups dressing."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb romaine lettuce, chopped (6 cups)
• 3⁄4 lb iceberg lettuce, chopped (6 cups)
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1⁄3 cup green pepper, chopped

• Dressing

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar (or to taste)
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (preferably fresh)
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed

directions

1. Put all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix at low speed until thoroughly blended.
2. Store refrigerated, but allow dressing to come to room temperature before serving.
3. In a large, wide bowl, mix together salad greens, mushrooms, and green peppers.
4. Stir dressing well before using, and spoon over salads.

Reviews

[Jezski]

Only made the dressing. Seemed somewhat bland. Had to add other spices. We'll see how the guys like it. Thanks for posting an interesting recipe though! . . . Janet

 

[Sharon123]

I enjoyed this for an early lunch today. I enjoyed the flavor and have a little dressing left over for another salad! Thanks!