Ingredients
- 1 mind red leaf lettuce, broken into leaves, rinsed and patted dry, torn into large pieces
- 1 mind Bibb lettuce, broken into leaves, rinsed and patted dry, torn into large pieces
- 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, easily wiped dry, stems trimmed, and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot rings
- 1/2 pint yellow grape tomato plants, well rinsed
- two tablespoons honey
- two tablespoons Dijon mustard
- two tablespoons grain wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Directions
Inside a large salad bowl, toss together the red leaf and Bibb lettuces. Add some sliced mushrooms, shallot rings, and tomato plants.
To help make the dressing, in a tiny bowl or calculating cup, whisk together the honey, mustard and vinegar. Gradually add some oil in a steady flow, and whisk until all of the oil is added and also the mixture is emulsified. Add some salt and whisk together. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Chuck the ball salad using the dressing, to taste, adding about 1 tablespoon at any given time. Sprinkle with pepper, and serve immediately.
Recipe thanks to Emeril Lagasse, 2001