Butter Lettuce and Herb Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced
• 3 heads butter or Boston lettuce, torn into pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves, torn into pieces
• 4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• shaved Pecorino Romano (optional)

Directions

1. Place the fennel, lettuce, tarragon, and scallions in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly add the oil.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss. Top with the Pecorino (if using).

Recipe found at: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/butter-lettuce-herb-salad-10000001167079/index.html