Salade Vigneronne Recipe

Name: Salade Vigneronne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dry Alsatian Gewurztraminer or other spicy dry white wine; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 3 large heads Belgian endive; 8 ounces mixed baby greens; 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup finely chopped cornichons*; 8 radishes, halved, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

1
Combine wine and shallots in heavy medium saucepan.
2
Boil until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes.
3
Cool completely.
4
Whisk in oil and tarragon.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Reserve 24 outer leaves of endive.
7
Thinly slice remaining endive crosswise.
8
Combine sliced endive and greens in large bowl.
9
Combine tomatoes, cornichons and radishes in medium bowl.
10
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
11
Cover greens, tomato mixture and reserved endive separately; chill.
12
Let dressing stand at room temperature.)
13
Toss greens with half of dressing.
14
Add cheese to tomato mixture; toss with remaining half of dressing.
15
Season salads with salt and pepper.
16
Mound greens on plates.
17
Top with tomato mixture.
18
Garnish with endive leaves.
19
*Cornichons are tiny brine-packed French pickles, available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups dry Alsatian Gewurztraminer or other spicy dry white wine, 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, and more.

Yes, Salade Vigneronne 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.

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Salade Vigneronne

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Variations & substitutions

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