Simple Green Leaf Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
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Excellent
Simple Green Leaf Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
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This classic green leaf salad is quick and easy to make -- and can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
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Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
- 1 large head lettuce can use green leaf, red leaf, boston, romaine, iceberg etc.
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into thin slices
- 1 small carrot peeled and grated
- 1-2 scallions thinly sliced
FOR THE BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
- 1 small shallot or large clove garlic minced
- 1 rounded teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon vinegar can use red wine, white wine, champagne, or other flavored vinegars
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
CLEAN THE LETTUCE
- Fill a large bowl with cold water. Tear the lettuce into large pieces and add it to the water. Swish the lettuce with your hands to agitate any dirt or debris clinging to the leaves. Set aside for about 5 minutes. (Just a few minutes in the cool water will refresh the lettuce if its been in your crisper drawer for a few days).
- Lift the lettuce from the water with your hands and transfer to a salad spinner. (You may have to do this in several batches). Spin the lettuce dry, then use a paper towel to blot off any excess water. Set aside.
MAKE THE DRESSING:
- Add the shallots or garlic, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil to a large salad bowl. Whisk together until the dressing is thick and emulsified.
ASSEMBLE THE GREEN SALAD
- Add the cucumber, carrot and scallion to the dressing and gently toss. Add the lettuce leaves, toss again with salad tongs and serve.
FOR MAKE AHEAD SALAD:
- Gently rest the lettuce leaves on top of the vegetables and DON'T TOSS IN THE DRESSING. Cover the salad with a clean dish towel and refrigerate for up to 4 hours or until you're ready to serve. Resting the clean lettuce above the dressing will allow it to stay fresh without wilting. Once a salad is dressed, it's living on borrowed time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1531IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1531IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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