Classic French Bistro Salad
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Classic French Bistro Salad
Description
This salad brings together a mixture of tender greens dressed in a vinaigrette crafted by whisking together neutral oil and walnut oil with Dijon mustard and salt. Red wine vinegar adds acidity balanced by the subtle sharpness of finely minced shallot and freshly ground black pepper. Tossing the greens thoroughly in this dressing ensures they are evenly coated without becoming soggy.
The combination of oils offers mild nutty undernotes, while the mustard helps the dressing emulsify and cling to the leaves. This salad pairs well as a starter or a side, providing a fresh, lightly acidic contrast to richer dishes. The preparation method emphasizes a smooth, slightly creamy dressing without overpowering the greens.
Adjusting the type of oil or vinegar can customize the flavor profile, and taking care to clean and spin the greens ensures a crisp, light texture in the finished salad. Incorporating finely minced shallot adds a delicate aromatic layer without sharpness.
Ingredients
- 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 shallot medium finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 7-8 cups 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, tender
Instructions
- Combine the oils in a large salad bowl.
- Add the Dijon mustard and salt and whisk to combine.
- Add the vinegar, finely minced shallot and black pepper. Whisk until slightly thickened.
- 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
- Refer to the original recipe's café tips for detailed greens suggestions and preparation guidance.
- Use the recipe's metric conversion toggle for measurements in grams or milliliters if preferred.
- Contact the recipe author to request metric versions if unavailable for some recipes.
Nutrition Information
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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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