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Little Gem Salad with Mustard Soy Vinaigrette

Crisp little gem lettuce tossed with a bold mustard soy vinaigrette made with grainy mustard, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. A simple, crunchy salad designed to balance rich meals.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: little gem, mustard, salad,, soy, sweet and savory side dish, vinaigrette
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Salad

  • 6 heads little gem lettuce washed and dried

Mustard Soy Vinaigrette

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grainy mustard
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons juice
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the grainy mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, grated garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the vinaigrette.
  • Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Toss the little gem lettuce with about two-thirds of the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
  • Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top just before serving.

Notes

Make Ahead / Storage

The vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Toss the salad just before serving for maximum crunch.