A simple vinaigrette for a salad

SERVES 4

If clothes make the man, the dressing makes the salad. And a well-dressed salad can make the meal. This vinaigrette keeps it simple with onion for sweetness and mustard for body. The result? A versatile dressing good for any occasion.

1 butter lettuce, leaves separated, larger ones torn 1 witlof, leaves separated 6 radishes, thinly sliced SHALLOT-MUSTARD DRESSING 125 ml (½ cup) extra-virgin

olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

2 small golden shallots,

finely chopped 1 For shallot-mustard dressing, whisk ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Season to taste.

2 Arrange lettuce and witlof on a plate with radish and pour over dressing to serve.

The basic rule for vinaigrette is three parts oil to one part vinegar, from there it’s simply a matter of taste.