Salad Parisienne

Name: Salad Parisienne
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 heads butterhead lettuce, torn; 1/2 lb cooked ham, cubed; 4 oz Gruyere cheese, cubed; 1/2 lb white button mushrooms, thinly sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

A classic French bistro salad combining tender butter lettuce, diced ham, Gruyere cheese, sliced mushrooms, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in a sharp Dijon vinaigrette.

15 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 heads butterhead lettuce, torn
1/2 lb cooked ham, cubed
4 oz Gruyere cheese, cubed
1/2 lb white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Whisk 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
2

Slowly drizzle in 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified.
3

Arrange 2 heads torn butterhead lettuce across a large serving bowl.
4

Top lettuce evenly with 1/2 lb cubed cooked ham, 4 oz cubed Gruyere cheese, 1/2 lb thinly sliced white button mushrooms, and 4 quartered hard-boiled eggs.
5

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Salad Parisienne?

A classic French bistro salad combining tender butter lettuce, diced ham, Gruyere cheese, sliced mushrooms, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in a sharp Dijon vinaigrette. This reference files it under French salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of Gruyere in Salad Parisienne?

The entry for Salad Parisienne calls for 4 oz Gruyere cheese, cubed. In its place: Emmental, Jarlsberg or a good Swiss cheese melts the same way. Comte is the closest in flavor.

Can I make Salad Parisienne dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Salad Parisienne is 4 oz Gruyere cheese, cubed. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Salad Parisienne contain eggs?

Yes: 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Salad Parisienne keep?

Once dressed, the lettuce will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Salad Parisienne just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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