Serves6 
                    
                
                
                    
                        
                            - Active time:10 min
- Start to finish:10 min
 
            
                
                    
                    RECIPE ADAPTED BY RUTH COUSINEAU
                
            
            
                
                
                
    
      
          
          
          
              
              
              
          
          
          
          
          
              
              
              October 2005
            
          
          
      
  
                
                
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                            
                            
                                
                                    
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                                            1
                                            tablespoon
                                            Champagne vinegar 
                                            
                                        
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                                            1/2
                                            tablespoon
                                            finely chopped shallot
                                            
                                        
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                                            1/8
                                            teaspoon
                                            salt 
                                            
                                        
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                                            1/8
                                            teaspoon
                                            black pepper 
                                            
                                        
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                                            2
                                            tablespoons
                                            extra-virgin olive oil
                                            
                                        
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                                            3/4
                                            
                                            lb mixed baby greens such as kale, mizuna, tatsoi, mustard, arugula, and spinach (16 cups)
                                            
                                        
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                                            1 1/2 
                                            
                                            oz edible flowers (optional) 
                                            
                                        
 
                    
                 
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                
                                
                                
                                    
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                                            Whisk together vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add greens and flowers and toss until coated well. 
 
                        
                    
                    Cooks’ notes:- Greens can be washed and dried 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag lined with paper towels.
- Vinaigrette can be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using.