Rustic Salad

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¾ cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

6-8 ounces spring green mix

½ small red onion, diced

5 ounces crumbled blue cheese

15 strawberries, stem removed and sliced into strips

2 ounces walnuts, chopped

1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese

Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.

In a large bowl combine the greens, onion, blue cheese, strawberries, walnuts and Romano. Pour over just enough dressing to coat ingredients and toss. Refrigerate unused dressing for up to three weeks.

Serves four.

Nutrition values per serving: 410 calories, 34 g fat (10 g saturated), 15 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein, 30 mg cholesterol, 600 mg sodium.