Name: Red-Leaf Lettuce with Shallot Vinaigrette
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 large shallot, minced; 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; coarse salt to taste; 1 large head red-leaf lettuce

Cooks' note:

·You can wash lettuce a day ahead— wrap it in paper towels, then chill it in plastic bags.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 large shallot, minced

2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

coarse salt to taste

1 large head red-leaf lettuce

Preparation

Stir together shallot and vinegar and let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in mustard, oil, kosher salt, and pepper to taste until blended. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces and toss with shallot vinaigrette.