HERBED SPRING SALAD WITH EGG AND WALNUTS

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This bright, herby, fresh-tasting salad makes a very nice accompaniment to a pan-fried breaded pork chop. Cooked beets (preferably golden) thinly sliced radishes, celery and turnips are dressed, then tossed with a mixture of zesty salad greens - use a combination of watercress, dandelion, curly endive, escarole, radicchio, mizuna, spinach, or red sorrel leaves. The components can be prepared in advance, but wait until the last minute before dressing and serving.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic (from 2 small cloves)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces/4 cups lightly packed watercress or, preferably, a mixture of zesty salad greens
3 medium golden beets, cooked, peeled and cut in wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced red radish (6 to 8 medium radishes)
1/2 cup thinly sliced turnip (or use small kohlrabi or watermelon radish)
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery heart, plus tender leaves (from the center of 1 celery head)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons roughly chopped dill
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
4 (7-minute) boiled eggs
1 cup toasted walnut halves

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Put shallots in a small bowl. Add mustard, vinegar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and the garlic. Stir together, and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in the walnut oil. Set aside for a few minutes, then taste and adjust lemon juice and salt.
  • Wash and dry the salad greens. Tear large leaves into smaller pieces, if desired. Wrap in a clean towel and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • Just before serving salad, put beet wedges in the bottom of a wide salad bowl. Add the radish, turnip and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Add dill, tarragon and half of the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat.
  • Add the salad greens and combine to distribute sliced vegetables evenly. Cut eggs in halves or quarters, and arrange over salad. Scatter walnuts over the top. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Yousuf Abbasi
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I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but they really add a nice crunch to this salad.


Antoinette Brown
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


James Filson
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and it's so delicious.


Danica Maven vlogs
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This is my new favorite spring salad! It's so easy to make and packed with flavor.


mdnoyonislam islam
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


hosna abd alaal
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of the fresh herbs, spring vegetables, and walnuts.


Ritu Aktar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tommy Sin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Lashly Kid
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I can make it to my own taste preferences.


ALEX SSEKANWAGI
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This salad is so versatile! I've added different vegetables and fruits to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Angela Nembo
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I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but they really add a nice crunch to this salad.


SH Hunter
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Daniel Wyles
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and it's so delicious.


Tamira Houston
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This is my new favorite spring salad! It's so easy to make and packed with flavor.


Nathaniel Ashandobe
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


Babar Nawaiz
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of the fresh herbs, spring vegetables, and walnuts. The egg and dressing add a nice touch of richness and creaminess.