Famous French Green Salad

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Ingredients

For the salad

  • 4 cups mixed leaves (approximately 120 grams / 4.23 ounces)
  • 1 medium Lebanese or Persian Cucumber (approximately 120 grams / 4.23 ounces)
  • 1 large avocado (approximately 300 grams / 10.6 ounces))

For the French Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped French shallots (also known as eschallots)
  • 2 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the salad leaves and either pat dry or spin dry in a salad spinner.
  • Wash, trim and peel your cucumber leaving alternate green strips then cut it into rounds. Peel and dice your avocado.
  • Finely dice your shallot and place in a glass jar with the remaining dressing ingredients. Season and shake until emulsified.
  • Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, pour over the dressing, season and toss until combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Arrange in a salad bowl and serve immediately.

  • Yield makes 4 side-salad servings

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