Greens And Cheese In Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients 

• 1/2 bunch iceberg lettuce, torn
• 1 cup cubed cheese 
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 medium broccoli florets, blanched
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon yellow bell pepper
• 2-3 garlic cloves 
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns 
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 6-7 button mushrooms, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and cubed
• 1/2 cup walnut kernels, toasted

Method

1. Roast red and yellow capsicums on open fire till their skin gets charred. Immediately put them in cold water.
2. Remove the charred skin, halve, de-seed and cut into one inch sized cubes.
3. Pound garlic cloves with salt, mustard seeds and olive oil and make a paste.
4. Mix the freshly ground paste with balsamic vinegar.
5. Mix well and add freshly crushed peppercorns. Add honey and mix well.
6. Toss together the lettuce, broccoli, cheese, capsicums, celery, mushrooms, cucumber and walnuts.
7. Just before serving add dressing and toss well.

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