Mâche Salad with Creole Vinaigrette  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Mâche is sold in different ways  sometimes it comes in a package with soil plugs attached and sometimes you can find it loose, like mesclun. If you're buying it with plugs attached, you'll need 1 1/2 pounds; if you're buying it loose, you'll need 5 ounces. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 yolk from a large hard-boiled egg  |  
                                                2 3/4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar  |  
                                                1 teaspoon dijon mustard  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon black pepper  |  
                                                1/4 cup olive oil  |  
                                                16 cups loosely packed mâche (lamb's lettuce; see above)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Crumble yolk into a blender, then add vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper and blend until combined well. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until combined well. 2. Toss mâche with vinaigrette just before serving. 3. Cooks' note: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, then whisk until combined well.                              | 
                         
                         
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