Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard
  • coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 14 cup fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped
  • 10 cups mixed salad greens, washed and dried

Method

  • Combine shallot, vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper, and let stand until shallot is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add oil in a slow, steady, stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Whisk in 1 tablespoons tarragon.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Toss lettuce with remaining 3 tablespoons tarragon and the vinaigrette.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.