Mâche, Bibb Lettuce, and Mushrooms with Cream Dressing

Name: Mâche, Bibb Lettuce, and Mushrooms with Cream Dressing
Yield: 2 servings as a first course or salad
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 bunch mâche (about 1¼ cups leaves); 1 bunch mâche (about 1¼ cups leaves); 1 good-sized Bibb lettuce; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon sharp mustard; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; White pepper to taste; 2½ tablespoons heavy (or whipping) cream; 1½ tablespoons corn oil; ¼ pound firm, small mushrooms; ¼ pound firm, small mushrooms

Preparation info

2
servings as a first course or salad

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

About

Velvety, beautiful mache needs light partnering if it is to be appreciated. Here, a gentle topping of lemony cream enriches the baby leaves, but does not hide them.

Ingredients

1 bunch mâche (about 1¼ cups leaves)
1 good-sized

Europe
France
United Kingdom
Germany
Austria
Italy
Belgium
Starter
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Gently separate mache leaves at base. Separate Bibb leaves; break into small pieces. Delicately rinse both in bowl of water. Spin dry; roll in toweling; chill.
In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Beat in heavy cream; gradually beat in oil. Chill at least ½ hour.
Peel mushrooms (not necessary, but nice for sala