25 min
Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Soak the lettuce in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly; any remaining water will cause the sauce to slide to the bottom of the bowl.
- 2 Shred the carrots and slice the cucumbers diagonally for better sauce adhesion.
- 3 Beat the Dijon mustard with vinegar first, then pour in the olive oil in a thin stream.
- 4 Mustard is the agent that keeps oil and vinegar from separating; without it, the sauce will immediately separate in the bowl.
- 5 Mix the vegetables with the sauce just before serving, then sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.