Name: Green Salad with Sherry Shallot Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 shallot; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; 0.5 tsp lemon zest; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons avocado oil; Kosher salt and black pepper; 1 lb red butter lettuce; 4.5 ounces green leaf lettuce; 0.25 cup sunflower seeds; 0.333 cup freshly-grated parmesan; 0.5 cup English cucumbers

Green Salad with Sherry Shallot Dressing

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Green Salad with Sherry Shallot Dressing

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Sherry Shallot Dressing

Place the diced shallots in a small bowl and cover them with cold water. Let the shallots sit for 10-30 minutes. (This will remove any sharp, pungent flavors.) Drain the shallots.

Then, place the shallots, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon zest in a blender. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula halfway through.

With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle the olive oil and avocado oil into the dressing until it's smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.

Simple Green Salad

In a large salad bowl, combine the red butter lettuce, green leaf lettuce, sunflower seeds, parmesan, and cucumbers.

Right before serving, add about 1/3 of the dressing to the salad and toss well. Taste and add more dressing, salt, and pepper if needed. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Greens Thoroughly 💧
Pat lettuce completely dry with paper towels after washing—excess moisture dilutes the dressing and prevents proper coating, making the salad taste watery instead of vibrant.
Mince Shallots Ultra-Fine ✨
Finely mince your shallots and let them sit in the sherry vinegar for 10-15 minutes before mixing the dressing to soften their bite and allow their sweet flavors to fully infuse.
Emulsify Your Dressing Properly 🥄
Whisk the Dijon mustard with vinegar and honey first, then slowly drizzle in oils while whisking constantly—this creates an emulsion that keeps the dressing cohesive and coats greens evenly.
Toast Sunflower Seeds for Depth 🌻
Lightly toast sunflower seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to the salad to unlock their nutty flavors and enhance their textural contrast against tender greens.
Dress Just Before Serving 🎯
Add dressing to your salad no more than 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent wilting—toss gently and coat every leaf with a light, even layer for optimal flavor in each bite.