Belgian Endive With Lovage Vinaigrette

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons water
• 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lovage, finely chopped (stems and leaves)
• 2 small belgian endive, each cut lengthwise into 4-6 slices
• 6 cups mixed greens (mezclun)
• 1 small carrot, peeled then shaved

Recipe

• 1 vinaigrette: whisk the ingredients together, except for the oil and lovage in a small, non-reactive bowl. slowly drizzle in the oil and whisk well. stir in the fresh lovage.
• 2 salad: arrange the greens on 6 individual salad plates or a large serving platter. now garnish with the shaved carrot. arrange the endive spears around the greens. drizzle the vinaigrette on top.
• 3 *important tip*: belgian endive become discolored and bitter when exposed to air. therefore, prepare the salad {just} before serving.
• 4 note: if preparing the vinaigrette ahead of time, be sure to whisk well before pouring.