• Prep: 10 min
  • Serves: 2-4

The French have perfected the art of the simple, flavorful side salad. Whether served on its own or as a foil to a rich main dish, this recipe is a great example of how a delicious vinaigrette, fresh herbs and crisp lettuce come together to create a dish that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

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Ingredients
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Bowery Crispy Leaf, 4.0 oz
  • 1 cup Bowery Basil, leaves only
  • 1 cup Bowery Parsley, leaves only
Preparation
  1. Combine shallots, vinegar, and sugar in a medium bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk in dijon and whisk in olive oil in a stream. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toss Crispy Leaf, basil, and parsley in a large bowl, add a few spoonfuls of dressing and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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Made for Bowery by Sue Li.

Sue Li is a food stylist and recipe developer based in New York City. She is a frequent contributor to New York Times Cooking and previously worked at Bon Appétit and Real Simple Magazine. And way before that, she worked at Eleven Madison Park as a line cook and learned about the world of recipe-making after she tested all the recipes for the restaurant's first cookbook.

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