A Croque Monsieur Salad Recipe

• 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
• 1/4 x Lemon, juice of
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 c. Minced fresh basil Or possibly
• 1 Tbsp. Crumbled dry
• 1 pch Sugar Grinding of black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Butter
• 3 x Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 c. Julienne strips cooked ham
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 c. Mixed greens (spinach, red leaf lettuce, arugula, etc) Nasturtium flowers for garnish (optional) Croutons

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

extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon, mustard, fresh basil, black pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic, julienne strips cooked ham, freshly grated parmesan cheese, mixed greens

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/a-croque-monsieur-salad-61879 (may not work)