Endive salad with Balsamic vinaigrette

There is nothing like taking a bite out of a fresh crisp salad. This recipe is similar to one of my favorite salads that my mom used to make me as a kid, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette 

1 TBL & 1 tsp Dijon mustard 

3 TBL & 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar

2 TBL Lemon juice

2 tsp Sugar

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1/2 C Light olive oil

(makes about a cup)

For the salad

A mix of chopped endives and radicchio

baby arugula 

cherry tomatoes 

pita chips or croutons 

Parmesan cheese - Shaved

Procedure

1. In a mixing bowl add the mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, Salt, Sugar, and Pepper, and mix well with a whisk.
2. continuously whisk the mixture while slowly adding in the olive oil. remember, the slower you add the oil the stronger your emulsification will be.
3. in another bowl mix all of your greens and the pita chips together and dress lightly with the balsamic vinaigrette.
4. serve and top with Parmesan cheese.
5. Enjoy!