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Bistro Salad

A fresh and vibrant French-inspired salad with greens, herbs, pickled onions, and a light vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • pinch salt and sugar
  • 1 head romaine lettuce stem removed and chopped
  • 0.5 head butter lettuce stem removed, gently torn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced tarragon
  • 0.5 cup fresh dill chopped or torn
  • 0.25 cup fresh chives minced
  • 0.5 cup canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice more to taste
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard or mayo to emulsify the dressing

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the onions in a jar; fill about a third with vinegar, then top with water. Add salt and sugar, shake, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Shake all dressing ingredients in a jar until well combined. Keep refrigerated if made ahead.
  3. Prepare the greens: chop romaine, tear butter lettuce, and chop herbs. Gently tear or chop the greens into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Just before serving, toss greens, herbs, pickled onions, and dressing together, adding dressing gradually.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately.

Notes

This simple salad is perfect as a side for any meal, highlighting fresh herbs and crisp greens.