Crayfish tail salad

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6eachesCrayfish tails
10eachesSpinach, leaves
1eachEndive, head
½cupBeans, small, green, blanched
1mediumTomato, diced
2eachesShallots, chopped
1bunchChervil, chopped
1pinchTarragon
Vinaigrette, Hazelnut Oil *
Salt
Pepper
10eachesBasil, leaves

Directions

* Vinaigrette of Hazelnut oil is prepared with 1 part vinegar to 4 parts oil, mustard, salt and pepper to taste.) Boil the crayfish tails and cool.

Place spinach, endive, and blanched beans in a large bowl. Add tomato, shallots, chervil, and tarragon. Add crayfish tails and sprinkle with hazelnut oil, salt and pepper.

Mix well and set aside.

Source: Great Chefs of San Francisco, Avon Books, 1984 Chef: Udo Nechutnys, The Miramonte Restaurant, San Francisco, CA