Green salad with mustard vinaigrette
Discover the perfect balance of flavors with this refreshing green salad featuring crisp lettuce, aromatic chives, and a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Ready in minutes, this healthy and delicious recipe is perfect for any meal.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
4 cups lettuce1/3 cup chives
2 tsp mustard
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
This green salad with mustard vinaigrette is a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp lettuce and flavorful chives, it's complemented by a tangy mustard vinaigrette that adds just the right touch of zest. It's quick to prepare and makes a great side or main course for a healthy meal.
Instructions:
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly and dry using a salad spinner or by patting it with clean kitchen towels. Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Wash the chives, then finely chop or snip them into small pieces. Add the chives to the bowl with lettuce.
- In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the mustard and vinegar. Whisk or shake well until the mustard is fully dissolved.
- Gradually add the olive oil to the mustard-vinegar mixture while whisking continuously to create an emulsified vinaigrette. If using a jar, you can add the olive oil all at once and shake vigorously until combined.
- Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste, and whisk or shake again to ensure even distribution.
- Just before serving, pour the mustard vinaigrette over the salad greens. Toss the lettuce and chives gently to ensure the dressing coats the greens evenly.
- Transfer the dressed salad to individual plates or a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately, while the lettuce is crisp and the flavors are fresh.
Tips:
- Make sure to thoroughly wash and dry the lettuce before using to ensure crispness.
- For a creamier vinaigrette, add a teaspoon of honey or mayonnaise.
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or avocados.
- You can use different types of lettuce or greens, such as mixed greens, arugula, or spinach, to vary the texture and flavor.
- For a more intense flavor, let the prepared vinaigrette sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before tossing it with the salad.
This green salad with mustard vinaigrette is not only simple to make but also packed with flavor. The combination of the fresh lettuce and chives with the tangy vinaigrette makes it a delicious and healthy choice for any meal. Enjoy this salad as a refreshing side dish or as a main course by adding some protein.
Nutrition per serving
8 ServingsCalories 7kcal
Protein 0.62g
Carbohydrates 1.23g
Fiber 0.58g
Sugar 0.35g
Fat 3.49g
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