Insalata Mista Italiana

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...casual dining...ulterior motives...subterfuge! The salad dressing was found on www.michaelsrestaurancom. With a few changes.

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Steps

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Chianti vinaigrette: in a heavy-bottomed pot , heat and reduce the chianti to 1 / 4 of its volume.

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Pour into a mixing bowl.

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Whisk in the vegetable stock and vinegar.

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Add sugar , garlic , shallots , parsley , salt , and pepper.

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Let steep for 30 minutes.

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Slowly whisk in the olive oil.

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Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

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Salad: divide and arrange the mezclun on two salad plates.

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Top with the remaining salad ingredients.

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Drizzle with the vinaigrette.

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Garnish with the fresh basil.

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Preparation time does not include roasting the bell pepper or preparing the vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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mixed greens, red bell pepper, artichoke heart, parmesan cheese, roma tomatoes, chianti wine, vegetable stock, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic clove, shallot, parsley, salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaf