Shelly's Recipe

HERBED SALAD WITH GRILLED BALSAMIC VEGETABLES

Category: Salad

8 cups mixed baby greens
3 tomatoes, sliced
Grilled Balsamic Vegetables (see grilled section)
1/2 cup pitted ripe black olives
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
1 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram (optional)
1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
1/3 cup refrigerated shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese

Place mixed greens on a large serving platter. Arrange tomato slices in center of platter over greens. Arrange Grilled Balsamic Vegetables and black olives around edge of platter over greens.

Whisk together olive oil and vinegar; drizzle over tomatoes and grilled vegetables. Sprinkle tomatoes evenly with basil, chives, and, if desired, marjoram.
Top evenly with cheeses. Serves 6-8

Note: To prepare ahead, wash the greens, and spin them dry. Wrap in damp paper towels. Store in zip-top plastic bags in the refrigerator.