Name: Mâche Salad with Creole Vinaigrette
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min (includes hard-boiling egg)
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 yolk from a large hard-boiled egg; 2 3/4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 16 cups loosely packed mâche (lamb's lettuce; see above)

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Mâche is sold in different ways — sometimes it comes in a package with soil plugs attached and sometimes you can find it loose, like mesclun. If you're buying it with plugs attached, you'll need 1 1/2 pounds; if you're buying it loose, you'll need 5 ounces.

Cooks' note:

Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, then whisk until combined well.

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