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Green French Salad typically refers to a simple yet flavorful salad made with fresh greens and a classic French vinaigrette dressing. Here's a basic recipe for making a Green French Salad:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

- Mixed salad greens (such as lettuce, arugula, spinach, or mesclun)

- Cherry tomatoes, halved

- Cucumber, sliced

- Red onion, thinly sliced

- Radishes, thinly sliced

- Optional: Avocado slices, shredded carrots, bell pepper strips, or any other desired salad vegetables

For the French Vinaigrette Dressing:

- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

- 1 small shallot, finely minced

- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

2. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion slices, and radish slices to the bowl with the salad greens. If using additional salad vegetables, add them as well.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallot, minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.

4. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed.

5. Drizzle the French vinaigrette dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

6. Gently toss the salad until the greens and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

7. Serve the Green French Salad immediately as a side dish or starter.

This Green French Salad is light, fresh, and bursting with flavors from the mixed greens, vegetables, and tangy vinaigrette dressing. It pairs well with a variety of main dishes and is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant dinner parties. Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite salad ingredients and adjust the dressing to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy!