Tender Greens With Champagne Vinaigrette
Serves 6-8|
Hands-On Time:
20m
|
Total Time:
20m
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce
- 1/3 cup fresh dill sprigs
- 3/4 cup fresh whole flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh whole chervil leaves (optional)
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, honey, and 1½ tablespoons water. Whisking constantly, slowly add the oil. Add the shallot and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, dill, parsley, and (if using) tarragon, chives, and chervil. (You can cover and refrigerate the vinaigrette and greens separately for up to 24 hours.)
- Whisk the vinaigrette to recombine. Serve the salad with the vinaigrette on the side.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 255
- Fat 28g
- Sat Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 14mg
- Carbohydrate 2g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 1g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
The lettuce, herbs, and vinaigrette can be prepared and refrigerated, separately, up to 1 day in advance. Dress and toss the
salad just before serving.
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