FRENCH COUNTRY SALAD

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For this French-style composed salad, sliced ham and sauteed apple are presented with Gruyere, balsamic onions, rustic bread, and Boston lettuce dressed in tangy Dijon vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and finely chopped
8 cipollini onions (about 4 ounces), peeled and halved if desired
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium apple (preferably Golden Delicious), cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
8 slices French cooked ham or boiled ham
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce, leaves separated
3 ounces Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
8 slices rustic bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk champagne vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified. Stir in walnuts. Season with pepper. Set aside.
  • Stir onions, balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a skillet; season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have absorbed most of the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Let onions cool.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple; cook, flipping once, until just beginning to brown and soften, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • To serve, arrange 2 slices of ham on each of 4 plates. Toss lettuce with dressing; divide among plates. Arrange cheese and apple slices on top, evenly dividing among plates. Garnish each plate with 2 onions. Serve with bread.

John Sears
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This salad was amazing! The dressing was so flavorful and the combination of ingredients was perfect. I especially liked the addition of the walnuts. They added a nice crunch to the salad.


Zhel Cenon
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I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste and the goat cheese was overpowering. I think I would have preferred a milder cheese, such as feta.


Safder Abbas
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This salad was very easy to make and it was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Mahara
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a vinaigrette dressing instead of the honey mustard dressing. Otherwise, it was a good salad.


Zaam Pea
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the combination of ingredients was perfect. I especially liked the addition of the goat cheese. It added a nice tanginess to the salad.


Hunter Proctor
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This salad was very easy to make and it was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


anduela prenga
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The dressing was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasneem Ford
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This salad was amazing! The dressing was so flavorful and the combination of ingredients was perfect. I especially liked the addition of the walnuts. They added a nice crunch to the salad.


Muhammad Hassan Ali
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I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste and the goat cheese was overpowering. I think I would have preferred a milder cheese, such as feta.


BASIT BABAR
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This salad was very easy to make and it was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayomide Adegbuyiro
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a vinaigrette dressing instead of the honey mustard dressing. Otherwise, it was a good salad.


Sibusiso Mncwango
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I'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The combination of flavors was perfect and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Sebastian Alvarado
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This was a great salad! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the combination of ingredients was perfect. I especially liked the addition of the goat cheese. It added a nice tanginess to the salad.


Jaan Bloch
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The dressing is also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Oratile Mokgalagadi
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the goat cheese added a nice creamy touch. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal. Will definitely be making this again!


Ermias Derbe
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I love the addition of the goat cheese, it really takes this salad to the next level. Highly recommend!


Suzon Reza
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This French Country Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of sweet grapes, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and tangy dressing is simply irresistible. I highly recommend this salad as a refreshing and satisfying mea