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4 cups torn mixed salad greens1 small cucumber, sliced2 tablespoons sunflower kernelsTART VINAIGRETTE:1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil3 tablespoons balsamic or cider vinegar2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or additional cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 tablespoon cooking oil1/2 cup diced shallots1 cup white wine1 cup heavy cream4 tablespoons buttersalt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 clove crushed garlic2 teaspoons white sugar2 teaspoons salt

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine*2 (10.75 ounce) cans reduced-fat, reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth6 medium unpeeled red potatoes, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice