The Perfect Side Salad
Method
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, vinegar, and lemon juice. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Wash and dry the butter lettuce, oak leaf lettuce, and herbs.
- 3Place the lettuces in a serving bowl or plate. Sprinkle over herbs and drizzle over most of the vinaigrette.
- 4Scatter the toasted almonds over the top and serve immediately with extra vinaigrette on the side.
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Ingredients
French vinaigrette
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
Juice of ½ lemon
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
1 small green butter lettuce, leaves separated
1 small oak leaf lettuce, leaves separated
½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
1 tbsp sprigs tarragon, leaves picked
1 tbsp sprigs dill, fronds picked
½ cup whole almonds, lightly toasted and roughly chopped
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This salad is best served fresh and should not be stored for more than 24 hours once dressed.
This salad is best served fresh and should not be stored for more than 24 hours once dressed.


















