Salade Verte Recipe
Mesclun Greens, Reggiano, Red Wine Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the mesclun greens. Make sure to wash and dry the greens thoroughly before adding them to the bowl.
- 2
Add Cheese
Using a vegetable peeler or a cheese slicer, shave the Reggiano cheese into thin slices. Scatter the shaved cheese over the mesclun greens evenly.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 3
Mix the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
- 4
Emulsify the Vinaigrette
Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking continuously to create an emulsion. Make sure the vinaigrette has a smooth consistency.
Final Assembly
- 5
Dress the Salad
Pour the vinaigrette over the mesclun greens and cheese. Toss gently to ensure that all ingredients are coated with the vinaigrette.
- 6
Serve
Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates and enjoy immediately.