How to Make Mâche Salad

Mâche, also known as lamb’s lettuce or corn salad, is a tender and delicate leafy green with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. Its texture is soft and velvety, making it a wonderful addition to salads and other fresh dishes. Mâche’s subtle sweetness and hint of earthiness provide a pleasing contrast to stronger, more robust flavors, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Its small, spoon-shaped leaves are not only flavorful but also visually appealing, adding a touch of elegance to any dish.

Mâche Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. mâche lettuce
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 8 oz. white mushrooms, sliced

For the Mustard Vinaigrette:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vinaigrette:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, and mustard until well combined.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • Place the mâche lettuce in a large salad bowl.
   • Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced red onion, and sliced white mushrooms to the bowl.
3. Dress the Salad:
   • Drizzle the mustard vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
   • Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the salad immediately, enjoying the fresh, tender mâche leaves with the complementary flavors of the eggs, red onion, and mushrooms.

This Mâche Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is a simple yet elegant dish that highlights the unique flavor and texture of mâche lettuce. The creamy hard-boiled eggs, crisp red onion, and earthy mushrooms create a delightful combination, all brought together by the tangy and rich mustard vinaigrette. Enjoy!

Mache is French for Lamb’s lettuce and is also known as Italian corn salad and field lettuce. Like many zesty-flavored foraged greens, Mache has a high nutritional value. It typically provides several vital minerals and nutrients, including vitamins C, E, and B9, along with beta carotene and essential fatty acids. It is generally more beneficial than conventional lettuce.

Here’s what you are going to need for this salad:

12 oz. Mache
2 hard boiled eggs – chopped
1 medium red onion, sliced
8 oz white mushrooms, sliced

Place all ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with mustard vinaigrette and toss well to coat. Serve.

For the vinaigrette:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 TBS mustard
Salt & Pepper

Whisk the oil , vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

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