25. Red Leaf Salad Recipe
Fresh red leaf lettuce, tossed with house vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the red leaf lettuce under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 2
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Combine and Serve
- 3
Toss the Salad
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the torn red leaf lettuce in the salad bowl. Gently toss the salad with your hands or salad tongs until the leaves are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 4
Serve
Transfer the salad to individual plates or serve family-style in the salad bowl. Enjoy the fresh red leaf salad immediately.
