Liz's Bistro Salad Recipe - Pinch of Yum

Ingredients

• 1 red onion thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup white or red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• salt a pinch
• sugar a pinch
• 1 romaine heart stem removed and chopped
• half a head butter lettuce stem removed, gently torn
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced tarragon
• 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped or torn
• 1/4 cup fresh chives minced
• 1/2 cup canola oil see notes
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice more to taste
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard or mayo the purpose of this is to emulsify the dressing

Method

1. Step 1

   Place the onions in a jar; fill the jar about a third of the way with vinegar, then fill to the top of the onions with water.

2. Step 2

   Add salt and sugar, shake, and keep the onions in the fridge for a few hours or a few days.

3. Step 3

   Shake all dressing ingredients in a jar.

4. Step 4

   Prep all your salad greens by chopping the romaine and herbs and gently tearing the lettuce leaves into bite sized pieces.

5. Step 5

   Just before serving, toss greens, herbs, pickled onions, and dressing together, starting with about half of the dressing and adding more as necessary.

6. Step 6

   Taste and adjust, then add salt and pepper to taste.