Salade de Mâche

Salade de Mâche is a delicate and flavorful French salad that showcases the tender, nutty mâche leaves, complemented by seasonal vegetables and a light vinaigrette. This refreshing dish is perfect for a light lunch or as an elegant starter.

Ingredients

• Mâche leaves - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Radishes - 4 medium
• Cucumber - 1 small
• Goat cheese - 50 grams
• Walnuts - 30 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash the mâche leaves thoroughly under cold water and spin dry using a salad spinner.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the radishes thinly.
3. Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the mâche, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and cucumber.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
7. Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad and sprinkle with walnuts.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional freshly ground black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from fresh vegetables, promoting immune health.
• High in healthy fats from walnuts and olive oil, supporting heart health.

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