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Herb Salad

By Keith Dresser

Published on April 29, 2019

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Herb Salad

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups fresh parsley leaves 2 cups mixed tender herb leaves

Before You Begin

Be sure to use vibrant, high-quality herbs; to wash and dry them thoroughly (excess liquid can wilt the leaves or dilute the dressing); and to dress them lightly. For the mixed tender herb leaves, we suggest any combination of dill, chives, chervil, or tarragon. To introduce more dynamic color and texture, add up to ½ cup of thinly sliced vegetables, such as radishes, shallots, fennel, or celery.

Instructions

  1. Add oil, lemon zest and juice, and salt to large bowl. Season with pepper to taste, and whisk to thoroughly combine. Add parsley and herb leaves and toss until evenly coated with dressing. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Herb Salad
Photography by Daniel J. van Ackere. Styling by Ashley Moore.

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
2 cups mixed tender herb leaves

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
2 cups mixed tender herb leaves

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
2 cups mixed tender herb leaves

Why This Recipe Works

To take herbs from garnish to side dish, we assembled them into a refreshing salad. A simple vinaigrette of lemon juice and olive oil perfectly complemented the herbs' bold flavor.

Before You Begin

Be sure to use vibrant, high-quality herbs; to wash and dry them thoroughly (excess liquid can wilt the leaves or dilute the dressing); and to dress them lightly. For the mixed tender herb leaves, we suggest any combination of dill, chives, chervil, or tarragon. To introduce more dynamic color and texture, add up to ½ cup of thinly sliced vegetables, such as radishes, shallots, fennel, or celery.

Instructions

  1. Add oil, lemon zest and juice, and salt to large bowl. Season with pepper to taste, and whisk to thoroughly combine. Add parsley and herb leaves and toss until evenly coated with dressing. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.

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