French Salad Recipe
French Salad is an elegant and refined side dish, perfect to accompany meat or fish dishes. Romaine lettuce is mixed with a creamy and aromatic sauce of heavy cream, apple cider vinegar, and mustard, enhanced with a touch of black pepper. Add toasted mixed seeds for a crunchy twist. An explosion of flavors and health in a light and cold dish.
Instructions
- Start by thoroughly washing the romaine lettuce heads under cold running water. Once cleaned, carefully dry them using a clean kitchen towel or a salad spinner.
- Cut the lettuce into thin strips and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by dissolving a pinch of salt in the apple cider vinegar. This step is essential to enhance the flavors without overpowering them.
- Add the heavy cream, creamy mustard, and freshly ground black pepper to the lettuce, also pouring in the previously prepared salted vinegar.
- Gently but decisively toss the salad, ensuring that each lettuce leaf is perfectly coated with the creamy and aromatic mix you have created.
- Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
To add a crunchy and nutritious touch to your French Style Salad, sprinkle some toasted mixed seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin, or pine nuts on top before serving. This addition will not only enrich the nutritional profile of the dish but also provide a pleasant variation in texture.