This salad contains many of the chef's favorites: chervil, a mustardy lemon-vinaigrette, and sliced avocado to add silkiness.
Servings: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces mixed baby greens
  • 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as chervil, mint, basil, flat-leaf parsley, dill, cilantro or tarragon leaves)
  • 2 medium scallions , thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado , peeled and thinly sliced
    • Directions
    In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until blended. Toss dressing with greens, herbs, and scallions. Add avocado slices and serve.
    Nutritional Information
    133 calories, 12.1 grams fat, 1.7 grams saturated fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 6.3 grams carbohydrate, 2.0 grams fiber, 2.3 grams protein
    From the January 2004 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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