Salade de laitue aux noix

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachLettuce, Boston, head
¼cupSprouts, fresh
1mediumApple, peeled, cored, sliced
¼cupWalnuts
2mediumsTomatoes
8eachesOlives
2eachesAnchovies
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonMustard, Dijon
2eachesGarlic, cloves, minced
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2tablespoonsVinegar, wine, red
6tablespoonsOil, olive (or more)
2tablespoonsParsley, minced

Directions

Arrange the lettuce in a bowl with the sprouts, apples, tomatoes, and olives.

Mash the anchovies to a paste with the salt.

Heat a skillet very hot and add the paste. Stir for 30 seconds and put the paste in a warm bowl.

Add the garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and vinegar. Beat to blend.

Add parsley. Drizzle oil in slowly to form a smooth sauce.

Pour over the salad.

Source: Great Chefs of New Orleans, Tele-record Productions : Box 71112, New Orleans, Louisiana - 1983 : Chef Claude Aubert, Arnaud's Restaurant, New Orleans