"Dreaming of Spring" Salad

By stancec44

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/2 c. veggie oil
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. mayo
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Dijon
• 1 tsp dried tarragon, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/8 tsp dry mustard
• Salad
• 2 large heads butt or Boston lettuce, leaves separated
• 6 c. mixed assorted greens (endive, arugula, etc.)
• 1 med. leek (white and pale green part only), halved lengthwise, cut
• julienne
• 1 red bell pepper, cut julienne
• 1/2 med. yellow bell pepper, cut in 1/4" dice
• 3 med tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
• 3 hard boiled eggs, shelled and sliced
• 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 oz).

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

For dressing: Blend all ingredients in processor until smooth and light. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Whisk to blend before using.)

For Salad
Line 8 places with butter lettuce leaves. Toss 6 c. mixed greens with enough dressing to taste in large bowl. Divide greens among plates. Top with leek and bell peppers. Garnish with tomato wedges and egg slices. Sprinkle Parmesan. Serving, passing remaining dressing separately.