dressed french greens salad
Yield: 1 medium salad
Prep Time: 3 minutes if your lettuce is precut and washed, 8 minutes if you need to cut your lettuce
Rating: Classic. Will always be relevant. Very fast to make – never a leaf left in the bowl.
Ingredients:
1 head of your freshest lettuce (anything will do – Boston Bibb, Red Leaf, Romaine or even a box of any prepared baby lettuce will do)
1 handful of cherry tomatoes (optional)
1 Kirby cucumber, peeled and sliced (optional)
2- 3 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ freshly ground black pepper
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Place your lettuce and any extra vegetables (I like mine just with tomatoes) into a bowl. Drizzle your vinegar and oil directly onto the lettuce and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Using a gloved hand, gently toss your salad until your greens are well dressed but not soggy.
Plan Ahead:
You can cut the lettuce or vegetables the night before if you really need to. Make sure your lettuce is completely dry before storing in a zippered bag lined with paper towel until you are ready to use.