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. 1Place 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. 2Add salt and sugar, shake, and keep the onions in the fridge for a few hours or a few days.
3. 3Shake all dressing ingredients in a jar.
4. 4Prep all your salad greens by chopping the romaine and herbs and gently tearing the lettuce leaves into bite sized pieces.
5. 5Just before serving, toss greens, herbs, pickled onions, and dressing together, starting with about half of the dressing and adding more as necessary.
6. 6Taste and adjust, then add salt and pepper to taste.