Appetizer Vegetarian · Gluten Free · Salad · Vegetable sides · Vegetable-related

Bibb lettuce salad with black truffle vinaigrette and Mimolette cheese

Recipe from Food Blog, “The Defined Dish”
There is just something about the tender, silky bibb lettuce leaves tossed in the tangy black-truffle vinaigrette. The black truffle oil does cost around $13 for a small bottle, but you only use 2 teaspoons of it for each salad, leaving you with the ability to make this salad over and over again.
I also love the Mimolette cheese, a hard French cheese but when grated its got a fudgy texture with a nutty, salty, and buttery flavor. It’s the perfect finish on this delightful salad and is pretty easy to find.I
If you cannot find it, substitute bright orange gouda cheese.

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Serves 2 people

FOR THE BLACK TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp black truffle oil
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 small shallot, loosely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

FOR THE SALAD:
1 head bibb lettuce also known as: Boston or butter lettuce
1/4 cup grated Mimolette cheese

In a small bowl, combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk until well combined.
Place the bibb lettuce in a large bowl.
Right when ready to serve, toss with the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
Top with Mimolette cheese and a few extra cracks of black pepper.
Serve immediately! Enjoy!