Greens with Ripe Tomatoes, Red Onion and Basil Vinaigrette

This recipe serves:  6

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
6 cups green leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
For the vinaigrette:

1. Place all the ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.

2. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

For the salad:

1. Toss the greens and red onion with the vinaigrette in a bowl.

2. Transfer to a serving plate and add the sliced tomatoes.

Serving Size: 1 cup of salad with 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette

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