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Field Greens and Flowers with Dijon Vinaigrette and Shaved Cheese

Field Greens and Flowers with Dijon Vinaigrette and Shaved Cheese

Salad 101507
Field Greens and Flowers with Dijon Vinaigrette and Shaved Cheese
 
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • Pinch dried chili flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 small handfuls mixed tender greens, such as arugula, tatsoi, baby kale, frisée, and spinach
  • 6 pinches edible flowers
  • ¼ cup (approximately) shaved Comté cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, chili flakes, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasonings so they are vibrant.
  2. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is creamy and emulsified.Taste and adjust the seasonings again.
  3. Just before serving, toss the greens with about 4 tablespoons of the dressing.Add the flowers and toss again gently.Arrange the salad on plates, scatter the cheese over the top, and serve right away, Passing the extra dressing at the table.