Lettuce and Fresh Herb Salad with Pearl Onions

• FAST
• HEALTHY
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1/2 pound pearl onions, root ends trimmed
2. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
4. Salt and freshly ground pepper
5. 3/4 pound assorted tender lettuces, such as oak leaf and Boston, torn into bite-size pieces (12 cups)
6. 2 tablespoons minced chives
7. 1 tablespoon minced tarragon
8. 1 tablespoon minced basil

1. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the onions until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and let cool, then peel.
2. In a bowl, mix the oil with the vinegar; season with salt and pepper. In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuces with the onions, chives, tarragon and basil. Add the vinaigrette, toss to coat and serve.