This simple French Green Salad with a classic French vinaigrette will be a welcome addition to your salad arsenal. It is quick and easy to put together and goes with absolutely everything you can imagine.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups mesclun mix (mixed salad leaves, approximately 120 grams / 4.23 ounces)
- 1 medium Lebanese or Persian Cucumber (approximately 120 grams / 4.23 ounces)
- 1 large avocado (approximately 300 grams / 10.6 ounces))
For the French Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped French shallots (also known as eschallots)
- 2 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Wash the salad leaves and either pat dry or spin dry in a salad spinner.
Step 2
Wash, trim and peel your cucumber leaving alternate green strips then cut it into rounds. Peel and dice your avocado.
Step 3
Finely dice your shallot and place in a glass jar with the remaining dressing ingredients. Season and shake until emulsified.
Step 4
Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, pour over the dressing, season and toss until combined.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
Arrange in a salad bowl and serve immediately.
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