5 from 16 votes
Classic French Bistro Salad
The Classic French Bistro Salad combines tender salad greens with a delicate vinaigrette made from a blend of neutral oil, walnut oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper. The dressing lightly coats the greens, offering a gently tangy and nutty flavor that highlights the freshness of the salad components, characteristic of traditional French bistro fare.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
83 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
French
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% 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.