Friday 2 March 2012

Frisée Salad with Creamy Truffle Vinaigrette



This spring salad is an inventive redo of French salade lyonnaise, traditionally made with poached egg and bacon.

ingredient list

Serves 6
Dressing
  • 2 Tbs. vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tsp. white truffle oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. sherry vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
Salad
  • 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 2 Tbs. canola or safflower oil
  • 2 heads frisée lettuce, leaves left whole (8 cups)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 bunch French breakfast radishes or red radishes, quartered lengthwise (1 cup)
  • 1 cup roasted pistachios, crushed

Directions

1. To make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, truffle oil, chives, mustard, and vinegar in bowl. Whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
2. To make Salad: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes with canola oil on baking sheet, then spread into single layer, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
3. Toss frisée with Dressing. Arrange potatoes on platter, top with frisée, and garnish with tomatoes, radishes, and pistachios.

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