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Bibb and Tarragon Salad

3.9

(9)

Cooks' note:

Dressing can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/2 teaspoon coarse-grain mustard
3/8 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 lb Bibb lettuce (3 medium heads), larger leaves torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup loosely packed small fresh tarragon leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until sugar and salt are dissolved, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.

    Step 2

    Toss lettuce and tarragon with just enough dressing to coat and serve remaining dressing on the side.

TagsSaladTarragonHerbs & SpicesLettuceLeafy GreensVegetableStarterLunchDinnerVeganNut FreeGluten FreeKetoQuickEasyGourmet
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