French Bistro Salad
Servings 4
Equipment
- Small Glass Jar with Lid
- Salad Spinner
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ a small shallot finely minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Sea salt or to taste
- Pinch of sugar to taste
Salad:
- 8 oz butter lettuce leaves (or bibb lettuce leaves) Cleaned and spun dry with a salad spinner, if possible; otherwise, dry well on tea towels.
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dijon vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, red wine vinegar, shallot, Dijon, sea salt, and sugar to taste in a small glass jar. Seal and shake well. Set aside and let the flavors mingle.
- Prepare the salad by placing the clean and dry butter lettuce leaves in a large bowl. Drizzle with some well-shaken Dijon vinaigrette to taste. Toss to coat evenly.
- To serve, top with fresh chives, parsley, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.