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We need to talk about this Bibb Salad with Black Truffle Vinaigrette and Mimolette. It’s almost difficult for me to put into words how much I love this salad. It’s so simple, yet so elegant, and absolutely showstopping for a dinner party or holiday gathering!
During my very first book tour, I was in Austin, Texas and stopped for lunch at one of my favorite spots in town, June’s All Day. I ordered their Boston Lettuce Salad as a side dish and I was blown away by how delicious it was. It was elegantly dressed in a black-truffle vinaigrette and topped off with some grated mimolette cheese. As soon as I got home, I made it a mission to recreate it in my kitchen. June’s All Day is still open — and the salad is still on their menu — but since I don’t find myself in Austin too often, I love that I can make it whenever the craving strikes.
Right after Clayton and I devoured this recipe, I looked at him and told him, “I hope you’re okay with eating this all the time.” He giggled and told me that he too wanted it all the time.
You don’t need a whole lot of ingredients to make this salad, which is great because it lets the tangy, umami-rich vinaigrette and nutty cheese shine. A bottle of black truffle oil can be a little pricey, but you only use two teaspoons of it for each salad, leaving you with the ability to make this salad over and over again! The mimolette cheese is also something special. Although it’s a hard cheese, it’s develops this fudge-like texture once its grated and the nutty, salty, and buttery flavors just absolutely melt onto your tongue. It’s the perfect finish to this extra-special salad.
Ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- White Wine Vinegar
- Black Truffle Oil
- Dijon Mustard
- Shallot
- Garlic
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Bibb Lettuce
- Mimolette Cheese
Step-by-Step:
Step One: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, black truffle oil, Dijon mustard, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step Two: Assemble the Salad
Place the bibb lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette until evenly coated. Top with mimolette cheese and a few extra cracks of black pepper. Serve immediately!
Recipe FAQ:
Mimolette cheese is French cheese that has an intense orange hue and a nutty, butterscotch-like flavor! It’s fairly easy to find, but if you can’t get your hands on it, a bright orange gouda would be the best substitute.
Yes! If making same day, just earlier, store it on the counter in an airtight jar. If making it more than a day in advance, store it in the fridge. Either way, be sure to shake it up ahead of serving!
I can’t wait for y’all to try one of my favorite salad recipes ever! If you’ve been to June’s All Day, let me know what you think of this version of their Boston Lettuce Salad in the comments below.
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Bibb Salad with Black Truffle Vinaigrette and Mimolette
Ingredients
For the Black Truffle Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons black truffle oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 head bibb lettuce (aka boston or butter lettuce)
- 1/4 cup grated mimolette cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, black truffle oil, Dijon mustard, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the bibb lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette until evenly coated. Top with mimolette cheese and a few extra cracks of black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography and styling by Eat Love Eats.
I made this salad for my family last week for a celebration dinner and it was so good! My husband said it was the best dish of the night- that’s saying a lot! So, I’m making it again tonight for another family dinner! Thank you for always creating the best dishes!
Amazing! So glad this was a hit — one of my absolute favorites!
I made this for the first time about a month ago and now I have mimolette cheese on every grocery order and quadruple the batch so we always have it on hand. All 5 members of our family (ages 5 to 38) declared it there very favorite salad ever!
I’ve been eyeing this recipe for awhile now, and today I finally made it! Sure, the ingredients are bit on the pricey side but in the end you’re getting a fine dining, revolutionary salad experience. I’m calling it the next Caesar. It’s THAT good!
Quick question for you – I volunteered to make your famous Bibb salad with black truffle/mimolette (because I love it so much) for teacher appreciation luncheon next wk. Any other suggestions for adding some more “oomph” (besides cherry tomatoes 🤷🏻♀️)? Thank you!
I have made this a few times (so obsessed), and I recently made it with some toasted slivered almonds and some chopped avocado. Keeps the salad simple (which I think is part of the charm!!)
I can’t find mimolette cheese in my small town. Is there another cheese that would work well?
I have been dying to try this and finally made it over the weekend. So simple but SO delicious! I have made this every day this week 🙂
So delighful! I made the recipe to test it out and ate the whole thing! I will be making it for a birthday dinner paired with a lobster risotto. It is such a nice light salad full of flavor.
So simple but addictive- delicious!!!
So simple, so so so so good! I have seen Alex post on Instagram about this salad a few times so I finally braved the central market crowd to get me a bottle of truffle oil & Mimolette cheese and now they are considered staples in my house.
Amazing!!! Making it again today! Thank you for this easy but incredibly savory salad!