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Liz’s Bistro Salad

Liz's Bistro Salad: A Fresh Take on Classic French Flavors

Liz's Bistro Salad is a vibrant mix of tender greens, zesty herbs, and pickled onions, all dressed in a light vinaigrette, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Pickling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed tender greens (romaine and butter lettuce)
  • 1 medium onion (for pickling) thinly sliced
  • to taste fresh herbs (dill, chives, tarragon) substitute with mild herbs if desired
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup canola oil olive oil can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon mustard adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Jar
  • salad spinner
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Pickled Onions Preparation
  1. Thinly slice one medium-sized onion and place the slices in a jar. Pour in enough vinegar to fully submerge the onions, allowing them to soak for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of canola oil, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of mustard. Whisk together until emulsified and smooth.
Prepare the Greens
  1. Wash the mixed tender greens thoroughly and dry them using a salad spinner. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the pickled onions and chopped fresh herbs to the bowl with the greens. Toss gently to mix.
Dress the Salad
  1. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently using tongs to coat evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store salad components separately to maintain freshness and toss just before serving for best results.

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