Are you seeking a delectable and refreshing way to elevate your culinary creations with a touch of French flair? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect simple French herb salad mix. This versatile blend of aromatic herbs is the cornerstone of many classic French dishes and can transform any meal into an elegant and flavorful experience. With careful selection of herbs and attention to detail, you can create a salad mix that not only complements your favorite dishes but also adds a burst of freshness and complexity to your culinary repertoire.
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EASY HERB SALAD
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the dill, tarragon, parsley, basil and baby greens to a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together the shallot, champagne vinegar and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Dress the salad immediately before serving and toss.
FRENCH POTATO SALAD
Steps:
- Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
- Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.
FRENCH HERB SEASONING
This versatile seasoning will wake up the flavor in both meat and vegetables, guarantees Joan Hallford. "This zesty mix is so simple to make. I always have a jar on hand," she writes from North Richland Hills, Texas. "I especially like it because it's salt-free, yet it gives food a delicious perk."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 2/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts :
HERB SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well mixed. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the herbs, arugula, and fennel. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with edible flowers and serve.
ALL-STAR HERB SALAD
Steps:
- In a large, shallow salad bowl, whisk together the vinegars and salt. Whisk in the oil and pepper. Taste for seasoning. Add all the herb leaves and toss to evenly coat the greens with the dressing. Taste for seasoning. Serve in small portions as an accompaniment to roast chicken or grilled or poached fish.
- Variation:
- The dressed salad can also be placed-open-face-sandwich fashion-on top of grilled bread that has brushed with olive oil.
FINES HERBES SEASONING MIX RECIPE, MAKE YOUR OWN
Fine Herbs classic French herb seasoning mix is easy to make at home. Make it fresh or used dried herbs and store it for future use. Recipe is easily multiplied, but I recommend making only as much of the dried version as you will use within 1 month so it remains as fresh as possible.
Provided by DJBiker
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 Cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the dried herbs. Place in a glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place up to 4 months.
- Combine tarragon, chervil, chives, thyme, and parsley. Add fresh Fines Herbs at the end of the cooking process to preserve their flavor.
TWO BEAN & HERB SALAD
Rustle up this easy bean & herb salad with green beans and cannellini beans. It's a lovely summer side dish to a barbecue or al fresco meal
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Side dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Use metal tongs to hold the onion over hot coals or char in a hot griddle pan until just blackened all over. Leave to cool completely, then peel away the outer blackened layer and finely chop the rest of the onion. You can also simply finely chop the onion without charring it first, if you prefer.
- Cook the beans in a pan of boiling salted water for 4-5 mins until just cooked, with a slight snap. Drain and tip into a bowl with the onion, cannellini beans, olive oil and lemon juice. Season well, toss everything together and set aside until needed. This can be prepared several hours ahead and chilled. Stir in the herbs just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
MIXED HERB SALAD WITH BORAGE : LA SALADE DE PLUSIEURS HERBES
A delightful old French salad recipe, which uses fresh aromatic herbs with fresh lettuce leaves and a simple dressing. Serve this with poached salmon or cold chicken for an elegant dinner party dish. Adapted from a 16th century French translation of a book originally written in Latin in 1474. NB: Borage is an excellent culinary herb and can be used in a variety of ways. Borage is far better used fresh, as the flavour and colour deteriorate when dried and some essential oils lost. Traditional recipes recommend borage leaves and seeds, together with fennel in salads for increasing the milk supply in nursing mothers. The leaves and flowers are still added for flavour and garnish to wine cups, Pimms and gin-based summer cocktails and the flowers are still candied for confectionary as cake and ice cream decorations.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the lettuce and herbs well, dry them and place them in a large dish. Sprinkle with salt, add the oil and finally the vinegar. Let the salad stand a while before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 34.6, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 1.7
HERB SALAD
This is a great way to enjoy the healthy goodness of fresh summer herbs. If you have an herb garden pick them just before using. I found this in a French cooking magazine.
Provided by Annacia
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the sherry and wine vinegars and salt.
- Whisk in the olive oil and pepper.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Add all the herb leaves and toss to evenly coat the greens with the dressing.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Serve in small portions as an accompaniment to roast chicken, or grilled or poached fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.7, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 12.8, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
- Chop the herbs finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Use a light touch when dressing the salad. You don't want to overpower the delicate flavors of the herbs.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it. This will help to preserve the freshness of the herbs.
- Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
A simple French herb salad mix is a delicious and versatile way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. It's perfect for salads, pasta dishes, grilled meats, and fish. It's also a great way to use up fresh herbs from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a salad mix that is both flavorful and healthy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meal, try a simple French herb salad mix.
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