Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Greens with a drizzle of Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette


It's a lot of green and a little bit of whatever color canned tuna is. Doesn't matter. The vinaigrette makes up for all the green-ness in this dish. Maybe it's my way of being a little earth conscious on this Earth Day. See the connection there? Earth...green...vegetation...salad.

With the weather being summer hot early this week, I wasn't really in the mood to spend a whole lot of time in the kitchen, where the heat can definitely add up.

Sliced up some romaine hearts that I had gotten from the farmers market, cucumber (peeled), half an avocado, and added some the leftover tuna salad from the T.M.T. Drizzled over some of the sweet and tangy Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette and...viola! Dinner without the hassle. Give me a small bottle of Perrier and a couple of Samoas cookies for dessert to go along with this and I'm satisfied.

It's delicious, healthy and just right.


Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
1/3 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp Honey
Juice of one small lemon (roughly 2 Tbsp)
salt and pepper to season

Blend well and pour over on your favorite salad mix.

27 comments:

  1. TeannaApril 22, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Mmmmm!!! I LOVE honey mustard but I have yet to find a vinaigrette that I like on my salad because they are usually thick and clumpy! Yours looks delicious, I'll have to give it a try!

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  2. Christo GonzalesApril 22, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    you have forced me to go out and get an avocado - I eat tons of them but they havent been that nice lately - I hope I find a good one today.

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I've never made my own honey mustard sauce before. Now I will! Thanks Jenn.

    Eric

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Well once there are avocados, we're sold!

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  5. Jen @ MyKitchenAddiction.comApril 22, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    I have made a mayo-based honey mustard sauce before. However, this vinaigrette looks much lighter and very tasty! Great idea!

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  6. JennApril 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Teanna: Try this. No clumbs and the thickness is just right to coat the salad.

    doggy: I adore avocados to no end.

    Eric: You're welcome.

    Duo Dishes: Sweet!

    Jen: Thanks.

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  7. PamApril 22, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    It looks like a healthy and delicious salad. Love the vinaigrette.

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  8. vanillasugarblogApril 22, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    very healthy. honey-mustard makes everything better. you're being good, I'm being bad eating a handful of bittersweet choco chips as I read & type this.

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  9. Screamin' MamaApril 22, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    This looks like a great summer salad. Can't wait for the warm weather!

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  10. ReeniApril 22, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    You had me at honey-mustard! My favorite-this looks nice and refreshing! Perfect for a hot day when you don't want to cook!

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  11. JennApril 22, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Pam: It is.

    Dawn: I'll take some of those chocolate chips. =)

    Screamin' Mama: Perfect wam weather food.

    Reeni: It was effortless.

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  12. NanaLanaApril 22, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Looks great! Yummy, summer food. I'm so ready for warm weather!

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  13. JennApril 22, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    NanaLana: I'm working my way up to liking the summer weather. lol.

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  14. chow and chatterApril 22, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    um i should make the honey mustard sauce as well

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  15. chow and chatterApril 22, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    you need to put a follower icon on here

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  16. JennApril 22, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Dietitian for Hire: To your suggestion on the followers icon. =)

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  17. tavoliniApril 23, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    Yum!! Look at all that avocado!! I'm drooling all over the keyboard ;)

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  18. Daily SpudApril 23, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Nice collection of greens you got there, girl, and honey/mustard vinaigrette just makes everything better :)

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  19. KellyApril 23, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    After ranch dressing, honey mustard is my favorite! It is sweet and tangy and goes so well with fresh veggies! Your plate looks hard to resist! Beautiful job!

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  20. DianaApril 23, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Oooh Avocados! That's my favorite salad or sandwich ingredient. Actually I use it in pasta too, and desserts. Your salad looks great.

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  21. JennApril 23, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    TavoLini: Don't drool too much. =)

    Daily Spud: It sure does.

    Kelly: I used to be a die-hard ranch person. But I've softened up a bit over the years.

    Diana: Desserts? I'm trying to think if I've ever had avocado in a dessert. It'll come to me.

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  22. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    jenn!
    You are becoming japanese!
    Certainly healther than those pancake Crostinis you kept eating while cooking them! LOL
    Cheers,
    Robert-Gilles

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  23. JennApril 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Robert-Gilles: I do LOVE Japanese food.

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  24. Sweta (My Indian Dietitian)April 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Love it-though I'll have to make it just for myself(again hubby and son aren't too fond of avocados).

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  25. JennApril 24, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Sweta: You don't have to have the avocado. =)

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  26. Cherry BlossomApril 27, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Very nice blog.... i adore honey-mustard vinaigrette!!
    waving to you
    Alissa

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  27. JennApril 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Cherry Blossom: Thank for visiting

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