This salad dressing is so flavorful and more healthy than the creamy kinds and it goes with any kind of salad!  Have fun putting your favorite vegetables in your salad – remember colorful vegetables and fruits make a lovely presentation!
 

Salad

• 1 pound red leaf lettuce
• 1/4 C. red onion, sliced thin
• 1 C. good grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 C. good sharp Cheddar cheese (or grated Parmesan, white Cheddar, or smokey Gouda)

Wash and dry lettuce. Put all ingredients in a bowl and toss with several spoonfuls of dressing. Taste. Add a sprinkling of salt, pepper, lime juice, or vinegar as needed.
 

Dressing

• 1/2 Tbsp. green onions, finely minced
• 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely minced
• 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 tsp. fresh lime zest
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/3-1/2 C. olive oil
• 1/2 Tbsp. honey
• Fresh pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a screw top jar. Put on the jar top, shake to mix.