herbaceous salad

image prep time: 10 minutes yield: 8 servings

dressing:

¼ cup coconut vinegar or white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener ( see here )

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

½ cup MCT oil or extra-virgin olive oil

salad:

3 cups fresh basil leaves (preferably purple basil)

3 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

2 cups arugula leaves

½ cup fresh tarragon leaves

½ cup chopped fresh chives

1. To make the dressing: Place the vinegar, sweetener, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small food processor or blender and pulse until blended. With the machine running, slowly add the oil until the mixture is well combined and velvety. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the basil, parsley, arugula, tarragon, and chives. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Best served fresh.

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