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French Mustard Dressing Green Salad

A classic French mustard vinaigrette, emulsified with an egg yolk and tossed through a green salad with grated hard cheese.

BEN LIPPETT
Prep
10m
Cook
30m
Steps
6
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Whisk the yolk base

    Whisk the egg yolk with a bit of lemon juice, vinegar, honey and a good spoon of mustard in a bowl.

    Egg yolkLemon juiceVinegarHoneyDijon mustard
  2. Step 2Add water and seasoning

    Add a splash of water and bring the dressing together, adjusting the seasoning.

    Water
  3. Step 3Whisk in the oil

    Whisk in the oil slowly until the dressing emulsifies and becomes pourable.

    Note

    Dressing should be a little too salty and a little too sharp, as the leaves will dilute it.

    Vegetable oil
  4. Step 4Adjust salt and acid

    Taste and add more salt and acid as needed until the dressing is balanced.

  5. Step 5Dress the leaves

    Put the dressing in the bottom of a big bowl, add the salad leaves and gently toss.

    Salad mix
  6. Step 6Top with cheese

    Finish the salad with grated salty cheese.

    Cheese

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