Cabbage Salad

 
SALAD:
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 cups thinly sliced Savoy cabbage
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup diagonally cut green onions

Preparation
To prepare salad, combine the salad greens, cabbage, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing mixture over salad mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
 

DRESSING:
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation
To prepare dressing, combine first 10 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Combine the boiling water and lavender in a medium bowl; cover and steep 30 minutes. Strain the lavender mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard lavender leaves.

Combine 3 cups water and sugar in saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Combine lavender water, sugar syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Cover and chill. Serve over ice. Garnish lemonade with lavender stems, if desired.

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