Mâche salad, also referred to as corn salad, rapunzel salad, field salad or lamb’s salad, is a mild lettuce flavored salad green. It is widely available in your produce aisle and usually found bagged.

Recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit

Makes 4 servings

For the Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons fresh blood orange juice or regular orange juice
• 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons pistachio oil

For the Salad:

• 2 blood oranges or regular oranges
• 1 4-ounce package mâche
• 1/4 cup shelled natural pistachios, toasted
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries

In a small bowl, Whisk orange juice, vinegar, shallot, and honey. Gradually whisk in pistachio oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Using small sharp knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges. Working over small bowl, cut between membranes to release orange segments. Divide mâche among 4 plates. Divide orange segments, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds among plates. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

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