Classic French Bistro Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    83 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    French

Classic French Bistro Salad

This simple Classic French Bistro Salad, served at cafés, brasseries and bistros all over France, is beyond easy and yet one of those recipes you'll be turning to again and again (especially when you want to feel a little "fancy" with minimal effort on your part.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons Neutral flavored oil (sunflower, safflower, avocado, canola or grapeseed oil will all work)
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil (You could use any type of nut oil or extra virgin olive oil.)
  • ½-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar)
  • ½ medium finely minced shallot
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 7-8 cups tender salad greens Cleaned and spun in a salad spinner, if not pre-washed then torn into bite-size pieces. (See Café Tips above in the post for greens suggestions.)
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Instructions

  1. Combine the oils in a large salad bowl.
  2. Add the Dijon mustard and salt and whisk to combine.
  3. Add the vinegar, finely minced shallot and black pepper. Whisk until slightly thickened.
  4. Add the greens to the bowl and toss until thoroughly coated with the dressing. Take your time and keep tossing until you feel like everything has a thin coat of dressing. Serve, enjoy and pretend you’re in France!

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
  • If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.1g (0%) Protein 0.03g (0%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 3mg (0%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 0.01g (0%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.03mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.1g 0%
Protein 0.03g 0%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 3mg 0%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 0.01g 0%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.03mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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