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Mesclun Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

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Mesclun Salad with Shallot VinaigretteJames Merrell

Feel free to create your own mesclun mix. We suggest baby red oakleaf, baby arugula, mâche, and bite-size pieces of Belgian endive, frisée, and radicchio.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil (preferably French) or safflower oil
1 pound mesclun (mixed baby salad greens)

Preparation

  1. Whisk together shallot, mustard, and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, toss salad greens with just enough dressing to coat.

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