Yield: 1 serving

A composed salad provides an elegant presentation, since ingredients are positioned carefully on the plate rather than randomly tossed. In this version, strawberry slices are fanned out, with dressed greens mounded on top.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced strawberries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Classic Vinaigrette
• 2 cups mesclun

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• serving plate
• measuring spoons
• salad spinner
• measuring cups
• small bowl
• tongs

Fan the strawberry slices out on a serving plate and drizzle with about 1 teaspoon of the vinaigrette. Put the mesclun and the remaining vinaigrette in a small bowl and toss to combine. Mound on top of the strawberries. Serve immediately.