Mâche Spring Salad

1 plate of the finished mashed salad recipe, next to it a glass of water and 2 lemons.

Author: Katie

This vibrant green salad features tender mâche and crisp veggies all tossed with a zesty lemon yogurt dressing.

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: European

Servings: 2 people as a starter

Equipment

1 blender

Ingredients

Salad

2 big handfuls mâche lettuce *see notes for substitution
1 green bell pepper *diced
1 cucumber *peeled or not, depending on preference
3 scallions ,finely chopped
1 avocado *diced
pinch of salt

Dressing

½ cup (160 g) Greek yogurt
juice of ½ a lemon
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoon capers
1 garlic clove *peeled
salt to taste

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Add all the dressing ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt to your liking.
½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoon capers, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, juice of ½ a lemon, salt to taste
Give all the veggies a good wash before starting, especially the mâche, which can sometimes hold a bit of grit.
Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Gently toss the salad with the dressing just before serving. Add a tablespoon of olive oil (optional). Taste and adjust salt.
2 big handfuls mâche lettuce, 1 green bell pepper, 1 cucumber, 3 scallions, 1 avocado, pinch of salt

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Notes

Mâche substitute: It's a bit difficult to find a good substitute because of the mâche's distinct flavor but if you had to replace it I would go for a baby lettuce mix. Fresh spinach or butter lettuce would also work.
Pat dry: Use a salad spinner or pat mâche with a clean towel - excess water will water down the dressing.
Avocado: Dice just before serving to keep it fresh and green.
Add dressing right before serving: Mâche doesn't hold up well to dressing. To you’ll keep everything crisp and fresh, toss it just before eating.
To store: This salad is NOT a salad that's great for meal prep. The lettuce will quickly become soft after adding the dressing. You could toss together chopped bell pepper, radishes and onions but I highly recommend adding the avocado, lettuce and dressing just before serving.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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