Spring Mix Salad with Black Currant Vinaigrette

This spring mixed greens salad includes cheese, nuts, fruit, and a vinaigrette made from black currant vinegar and a fruit-style olive oil.

8 C spring mix, rinsed and patted dry

1/2 lb. feta or aged goat cheese, crumbled

1/3 C walnuts or pan-toasted pine nuts

1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped

1 mandarin orange or tangerine peeled and separated into sections

3 T black currant vinegar

1 tsp. dried mustard

Pinch of salt and ground black pepper

1/2-3/4 C extra-virgin olive oil, any fruit style

Prepare salad greens, cheese, nuts, onion and orange by arranging on plates.

To make the vinaigrette, thoroughly whisk vinegar, black pepper and dried mustard together in a small bowl. Add the extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream while continuing to whisk until it is emulsified. Pour over the prepared salad and serve immediately. Serves 8.