Author Notes: Mache is a delicate lettuce grown in a rosette shape. It has recently experienced a growth in the US, it has been popular in Europe for a long time. It is a super delicate lettuce with tons of antioxidants and a nutty, mellow flavor. I love it not just because it tastes good, but also because it is so beautiful. Almonds are also one of the those good for you foods. Marcona almonds are a pre-roasted and salted almond from Spain – delicious! I make this as my default salad when I don’t know what to do. – meganvt01 —meganvt01
Food52 Review: Meganvt01’s salad may have few components but when eaten with the delicious vinaigrette it is a taste explosion. I loved the tender mache barely dressed and the addition of the almonds and goat cheese added tangy crunch that was so satisfying. After eating this salad I felt that I had done myself a service by fueling my body with a healthy salad. There is nothing more satisfying than eating something good for you that tastes so delicious. – sdebrango —sdebrango
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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5
ounces mache, washed
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1/2
cup Marcona almonds
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3
ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
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2
tablespoons champagne vinegar
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1
teaspoon dijon mustard
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1
clove garlic, minced
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1
egg yolk
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1/2
cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, dijon, garlic, egg yolk, oil, salt, and pepper in a sealed container and shake vigorously.
- Dress the mache with only as much vinaigrette as you need to moisten the leaves – 3 tablespoons perhaps. Depends on the size of your leaves. Place the mache on your serving dish and top with marcona almonds and goat cheese.