Best French Riviera Salad Recipes

Green Salad with the Ultimate French Vinaigrette image

Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

In a two-cup glass measure, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and continue whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve.

French Riviera image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices green apple cut in small pieces, plus more for garnish
2 or 3 fresh mint sprigs, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 ounces Calvados
1 ounce elderflower liqueur
3/4 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces non-filtered apple juice
Ice

Steps:

In a mixing glass, muddle the apples and fresh mint. Add the Calvados, elderflower liqueur, lime juice and apple juice. Add some ice, shake well and serve.
Serve over the rocks in a wine glass. Garnish with a slice of green apple and sprig of fresh mint.

French Potato Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, cooked and sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 to 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, chives, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over potato mixture and gently toss to coat. Let stand 1 hour. Serve at room temperature.

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