A Croque Monsieur Salad

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 each lemon juice of 1/4 lemon
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup basil or one tablespoon dried
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 x black pepper one grinding
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup ham cooked, julienne strips
• 2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated
• 4 cups mixed salad greens spinach, red leaf lettuce, arugula, etc
• 1 x croutons
• 1 x nasturtium flowers for garnish (optional)

1. The Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette: Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until smooth.
2. Set aside.
3. Prepare the salad: In a small skillet, heat the oil and butter over low heat.
4. Add the garlic and saute 10 seconds.
5. Add the ham and saute for another 10 seconds.
6. Off the heat, add the grated cheese.
7. Place the mixed greens in a salad bowl or plate and top with the ham mixture.
8. Garnish with the nasturtium flowers and drizzle the vinaigrette on top.
9. Top with croutons.
10. Serve this with a good crusty load of French bread and a bottle of dry white French wine.

olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, basil, sugar, black pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic, ham cooked, parmesan, mixed salad greens spinach, croutons

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/a-croque-monsieur-salad-6 (may not work)