French Country Salad Recipe

Name: French Country Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Make the dressing: Whisk champagne vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
2
Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified.
3
Stir in walnuts.
4
Season with pepper.
5
Set aside.
6
Stir onions, balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a skillet; season with pepper.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce to a simmer.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have absorbed most of the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Drain.
11
Let onions cool.
12
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
13
Add apple; cook, flipping once, until just beginning to brown and soften, 1 to 3 minutes per side.
14
Remove from heat; set aside.
15
To serve, arrange 2 slices of ham on each of 4 plates.
16
Toss lettuce with dressing; divide among plates.
17
Arrange cheese and apple slices on top, evenly dividing among plates.
18
Garnish each plate with 2 onions.
19
Serve with bread.

1654

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, French Country Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Country Salad

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