French Bistro Salad

This simple green salad has a fresh, vibrant vinaigrette, and uses fresh minced herbs as a final touch. Serve this salad as the French do, as a light, fresh accompaniment to rich foods like stews, dishes with a cream sauce, or a great roast.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
• 7 cups mixed salad greens

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk together white wine vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Mix in garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad greens.

Step 2

Wash and thoroughly dry mixed salad greens. Place in a large, chilled salad bowl.

Step 3

Stir dressing, and drizzle some of it on the greens and toss. Add enough dressing to coat the leaves, but not puddle in the bottom of the bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon over the salad and serve immediately.