Salade Vigneronne
Bon Appétit, October 1999
A lightened version of a first course that traditionally precedes choucroute garnie.
2 ½ cups dry Alsatian Gew?rztraminer or other spicy dry white wine
¼ 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
¾ cup finely chopped cornichons*
8 radishes, halved, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups grated Gruyère cheese
Combine wine and shallots in heavy medium saucepan. Boil until mixture is reduced to ½ cup, about 20 minutes. Cool completely. Whisk in oil and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper.
Reserve 24 outer leaves of endive. Thinly slice remaining endive crosswise. Combine sliced endive and greens in large bowl. Combine tomatoes, cornichons and radishes in medium bowl. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover greens, tomato mixture and reserved endive separately; chill. Let dressing stand at room temperature.)
Toss greens with half of dressing. Add cheese to tomato mixture; toss with remaining half of dressing. Season salads with salt and pepper.
Mound greens on plates. Top with tomato mixture. Garnish with endive leaves.
Makes 8 servings.
*Cornichons are tiny brine-packed French pickles.
Sickles Market Winner...
2007 N.A.S.F.T Outstanding Specialty Food Retailer Award!
Sponsors of the Fancy Food Show!
SICKLES MARKET GIFT CARD...
The Gift That Keeps On Giving!No matter the occasion a Sickles Gift Cards always makes for the perfect gift!
Cheese of the Month Club
Each month members receive three premium cheeses (over 1 pound), accompanied by tasting notes, cheese descriptions, and complimenting condiments. Store pickup, local delivery or UPS available.
It’s like a party in box!
A Great Gift To Give Or Receive!
Please visit our Cheese Department for further details or call (732) 741-9563 and speak with one of our Cheese Mongers!
3 Month Membership - $100.00
6 Month Membership – $195.00
12 Month Membership – $385.00