Smoky Artichoke-Sardine Salad

By vdub

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (see Note)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, rinsed
• 2 ounces canned sardines
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion

Preparation

Step 1

Place oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a blender or a jar with a tight-fitting lid; blend or shake until well combined.

Place greens in an individual salad bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. (Refrigerate the remaining dressing.) Top the greens with artichoke hearts, sardines and onion.