Salad With Tarragon Vinaigrette

I learned to make this salad thirty years ago from my mother-in-law, who was born and raised in Paris. This is the best salad/dressing I've ever tasted and is always requested by friends and family.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1  large  bunch of variety leaf lettuce
• 3  shallots (minced)
• 3  garlic cloves (minced, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 3  tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• 4  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon salt
•  pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Rinse and spin-dry lettuce, set aside.
2. In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add lettuce on top and place in refrigerator.
3. Toss well before serving and top with croutons and/or cheese sprinkles, if desired.
4. A few tips: You may want to add more or less salt, depending on how much lettuce you are using.
5. You can also use 1/4 chopped onion in place of the shallots - shallots have a milder, sweeter taste that truly compliments the dressing but vidalia or purple onion would be a good substitute.
6. You can also add radishes, chopped kale, and raw spinach greens to the lettuce before tossing.