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Salade à Ma Façon

This recipe comes from Michel Fitoussi, once chef of the Palace Restaurant in New York.  I love this salad and serve it all year long!

  • 3 bunches arugula, washed and trimmed, or enough of any hearty lettuce to serve 8 people
  • 1 bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
  • white part of 1 leek, julienned
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup olive oil or good vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper

1. In a large salad bowl, mix the greens and leek.

2. In a blender or food processor, whip the egg yolks, mustard, and lemon juice.

3. Graually add the oil in a thin, steady stream, beating until thick.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Add the mayonnaise to the greens and toss.

Yield: 8 servings

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