Lamb's lettuce with apple and mustard dressing for raclette and fondue

Lamb's lettuce with apple slices, toasted pumpkin seeds and a dressing of mustard, cider vinegar, olive oil and honey. A family-friendly side for a raclette or fondue dinner.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 5 min
• Total time: 20 min
• Calories: 153 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 8 g

Ingredients

• 200g lamb's lettuce
• 30g pumpkin seeds
• 1 shallot
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 apple
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · whisk

1. Wash the lamb's lettuce twice in a bowl of water, pinch off the root ends and spin it dry.
2. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan for 3 minutes until fragrant and starting to pop.
3. Finely chop the shallot and mix it with the mustard, cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
4. Quarter and core the apple and cut it into thin slices.
5. Only toss the lamb's lettuce and apple with the dressing just before eating and scatter over the pumpkin seeds.

Good to know

Cheese and potatoes need something fresh on the table. Lamb's lettuce with apple and a mustard dressing brings acidity to cut through the richness of the raclette. The toasted pumpkin seeds add crunch.

Swaps

Lamb's lettuce → rocket. Pumpkin seeds → walnuts (contains tree nuts). Honey → maple syrup (vegan). Apple → pear.

Cooking tips

There's often grit between the leaves, so wash them twice. Only dress the salad at the table, as lamb's lettuce wilts quickly once dressed.

Storage

Unwashed, lamb's lettuce keeps in the fridge for 3 days, the dressing in a jar for 1 week.

Allergens

Contains mustard; gluten-free, no milk, egg or nuts. Because of the honey, not for babies under 1 year old; suitable in pregnancy if washed thoroughly.

Frequently asked questions

How long does lamb's lettuce keep in the fridge?

Unwashed, lamb's lettuce keeps in the fridge for 3 days, the dressing in a jar for 1 week.

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