Description
Liz’s Bistro Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring pickled onions and an assortment of herbs.
Ingredients
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- Pickled Onions
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white vinegar or red wine vinegar
- ½ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of sugar
- Salad
- 1 romaine heart, stem removed and chopped
- ½ head butter lettuce, stem removed and gently torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced
- ½ cup fresh dill, chopped or torn
- ¼ cup fresh chives, minced
- Vinaigrette
- ½ cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (more to taste)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or mayonnaise (for emulsifying)
Instructions
- Pickle the Onions: Place the sliced red onion in a jar. Pour in the vinegar until the jar is about one-third full, then add water until the onions are just covered. Add a pinch of salt and sugar. Seal and shake well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Vinaigrette: Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a jar. Seal tightly and shake until well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Prepare the Salad: Chop the romaine, gently tear the butter lettuce, and prep all herbs. Combine in a large salad bowl.
- Toss: Just before serving, add the pickled onions and start with half of the dressing. Toss gently, adding more dressing as needed.
- Serve: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make ahead: Pickle the onions and prepare the dressing in advance. Store greens separately and assemble just before serving.
- Scaling up: The dressing is enough for 6–8 servings. Add 1 extra romaine heart and use a full head of butter lettuce.
- Oil choice: Canola oil keeps the dressing neutral and mild, but you may substitute another light oil if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Liz’s Bistro Salad, salad, pickled onions, vinaigrette, fresh herbs