Equipment
* optional
Ingredients
Main
- 45 g mache
- 15 g blue cheese, room temperature
- 30 g nonfat yogurt
- ½ g black pepper, freshly ground
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 44 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 4 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 101 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 6 mg
- Potassium
- 94 mg
- Calcium
- 71 mg
- Iron
- 0.3 mg
- Magnesium
- 7 mg
- Phosphorus
- 54 mg
- Zinc
- 0.4 mg
- Vitamin A
- 100 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 1 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0.0 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K
- 32 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.2 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.02 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.08 mg
- Niacin
- 0.2 mg
- Folate
- 12 mcg
- Water
- 36 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Rinse the mache or mesclun thoroughly in cold water.
Dry the greens completely using a salad spinner or by patting with paper towels.
In a mixing bowl, mash the blue cheese and nonfat yogurt together with a fork until a smooth dressing forms.
Add the washed and dried greens to the bowl containing the dressing.
Toss the greens gently until they are evenly coated with the dressing mixture.
Season the salad with freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
- For a more pungent flavor, use a Roquefort or Gorgonzola Piccante.
- Ensure the yogurt is plain and unsweetened to maintain the intended savory profile.
Storage
Refrigerator: 2 hours — Greens will wilt rapidly once dressed; consume immediately for best texture.
Troubleshooting
Dressing is watery or slides off greens
Cause: Greens were not dried sufficiently after washing
Fix: Cannot be fixed once dressed
Prevention: Use a salad spinner or ensure paper towels absorb all surface moisture from the leaves
Dressing is lumpy
Cause: Blue cheese was too cold or too firm to mash
Fix: Whisk vigorously with a small amount of the yogurt before adding the rest
Prevention: Allow blue cheese to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mashing
Cultural Context
Mache, also known as corn salad, is a delicate green with a slightly nutty flavor, popular in French cuisine. Its subtle taste makes it an excellent base for lighter dressings, often served as a starter or side dish, especially during spring and early summer when it's in season.
