Winter Salad with Toasted Mustard Seed Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Winter Salad with Toasted Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise); 1/4 cup mustard seeds; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 large heads romaine (4 lb), torn into bite-size pieces; 2 large heads frisee (French curly endive; 1 lb), torn into bite-size pieces; 6 Belgian endives, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices; 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 large fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise)
1/4 cup mustard seeds
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 large heads romaine (4 lb), torn into bite-size pieces
2 large heads frisee (French curly endive; 1 lb), torn into bite-size pieces
6 Belgian endives, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Trim fennel stalks flush with bulbs and discard stalks.
2
Quarter bulbs lengthwise and cut out most of cores, leaving enough to keep pieces intact.
3
Cut quarters lengthwise into thin slices.
4
Toast mustard seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mustard seeds begin to pop and turn 1 shade darker, about 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to a plate to cool.
6
Whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
7
Stir in shallot and mustard seeds.
8
Toss together fennel, romaine, frisee, endives, and parsley in a large bowl.
9
Serve with dressing on side.

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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 large fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise), 1/4 cup mustard seeds, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Winter Salad with Toasted Mustard Seed Vinaigrette 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.

Winter Salad with Toasted Mustard Seed Vinaigrette

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