JP's Iceberg Lettuce Dill Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 -6 as side
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Course
Salad
JP's Iceberg Lettuce Dill Salad
Description
This salad begins with a base of chopped or torn iceberg lettuce, which provides a crisp and refreshing texture. Adding finely sliced red cabbage introduces color contrast and a slightly earthy flavor, while diagonally sliced snow peas add a crunchy, sweet green element. The herbs—lightly packed dill and coriander (cilantro)—bring fresh, aromatic qualities that lift the salad.
The dressing features verjuice, a mild, unfermented grape juice with a gentle acidity, combined with extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, sugar, yellow mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. The mild acidity of verjuice creates a balanced, smooth dressing less sharp than typical vinegars, allowing for a harmonious flavor without overwhelming the fresh vegetables and herbs.
The salad assembly involves mixing a portion of the dressing with herbs and shallots ahead of time to soften and blend the flavors before layering the remaining salad ingredients and finishing with the rest of the dressing just before serving. This method results in well-integrated herbal notes and a refreshing, lightly dressed green salad ideal as a side to lighter meals.
If verjuice is unavailable, white wine vinegar with added sugar can be used as a substitute to maintain a mild acidity. The recipe reflects a careful balance of fresh, crisp vegetables and mild tangy dressing unique to JP's style.
Ingredients
- 8 cups iceberg lettuce , chopped or torn into bite size pieces
- red cabbage just for a bit of colour, handful; finely sliced
- 6 snow peas , diagonally sliced (adds crunch to the salad)
- 3/4 cup dill , lightly packed
- 3/4 cup Coriander lightly packed, or cilantro
- 1/2 French onion US: shallots), finely chopped, or eschalot
Dressing:
- 4 tbsp verjuice (Note 1)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or use lemon infused and skip the zest)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp sugar (white)
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard powder
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Mix Dressing together in screw top jar and shake.
- Mix eschalot and herbs together in the salad bowl. Drizzle with 1/3 of dressing about 20 mins before serving.
- Lay rest of salad ingredients on top.
- Just before serving, add rest of dressing and toss
Notes
- Verjuice is a mild acidic juice from unfermented grapes, ideal for balanced salad dressings.
- If verjuice is unavailable, replace it with white wine vinegar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar to mimic its mildness.
- This salad was created by a friend known as the Queen of Salads, JP, reflecting her signature fresh herb and mild dressing style.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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