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Liz's Bistro Salad

Preview of Liz's Bistro Salad
Prep
30 min
Total
30 min
Serves
6
Calories
198 kcal
Carbs
7.30 g

Ingredients

  • 1 mediumred onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cupwhite or red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cupwater
  • a pinchsalt and sugar
  • 1 heartromaine lettuce (stem removed and chopped)
  • 1/2 headbutter lettuce (gently torn)
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh tarragon (minced)
  • 1/2 cupfresh dill (chopped or torn)
  • 1/4 cupfresh chives (minced)
  • 1/2 cupcanola oil ((see notes))
  • 3 tablespoonslemon juice ((more to taste))
  • 3/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonsugar
  • 1 teaspoonDijon mustard or mayo (to emulsify the dressing)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the onions in a jar; fill the jar about a third of the way with vinegar, then fill to the top of the onions with water. Add salt and sugar, shake, and keep in the fridge for a few hours or a few days. (Suggest 30 minutes minimum if short on time.)

  2. 2

    Shake all dressing ingredients in a jar. Adjust to taste and keep in the fridge if making ahead.

  3. 3

    Chop the romaine and herbs, and gently tear the butter lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Just before serving, toss greens, herbs, pickled onions, and dressing together, starting with about half of the dressing and adding more as necessary. Adjust seasoning to taste.