Description
A classic Parisian bistro salad featuring crisp lettuce, delicate strips of Paris ham, French cheese, cornichons, fresh herbs, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head Romaine or Butterhead lettuce, washed and dried
- 1 cup fresh frisée or wild arugula (optional)
- 4 red radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- ¼ cup fresh chives or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 150 g Paris ham or high-quality deli ham, julienned
- 150 g Gruyère, Comté, or Swiss cheese, julienned
- ½ cup cornichons, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified.
- Slice the Paris ham and cheese into thin julienne strips.
- Thinly slice the radishes and cornichons.
- Add the radishes, cornichons, and chopped herbs to the vinaigrette.
- Toss gently to coat with the dressing.
- Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
- Add the frisée or arugula if using.
- Add the julienned ham and cheese.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Arrange the quartered hard-boiled eggs on top.
- Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
For the most authentic Parisian café experience, serve with warm crusty baguette and salted butter. Ensure the lettuce is completely dry before dressing to maintain maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 195mg