2000s Recipes + Menus
Chiffonade of Romaine and Bibb Lettuces
Serves6
- Active time:20 min
- Start to finish:20 min
April 2005
Crisp lettuce adds a refreshing crunch to this earthy springtime menu.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/8 teaspoon salt (preferably fine sea salt)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 hearts of romaine, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (8 cups)
- 3/4 lb Bibb lettuce (3 medium heads), trimmed, quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
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Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
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Toss lettuces with just enough dressing to coat.
- Keywords
- easter,
- salad,
- italian,
- maggie ruggiero
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