Arugula Salad

Photo: flickr user Mr. T in DC

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, peeled

teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

cup olive oil

2 cups mixed lettuce leaves

1 cup arugula, stems removed

pound mushrooms, sliced

1 sweet red pepper

Preparation

In a wooden salad bowl, rub garlic and salt into the bowl to season it.

Combine vinegar, mustard and olive oil; stir. Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces, along with arugula. Add mushrooms and slices of red pepper. Toss well and serve.

Ogden writes: "Italian restaurants often serve arugula on its own with a strong garlic flavored oil and vinegar dressing. Mixed with milder greens and a good dressing, arugula is less dominating."