We bring you a collection of recipes from our favorite L.A. based chefs. Christine Moore has been the nucleus of the Los Angeles food scene for 15 years, starting her little restaurant empire with two sweet products- a sea salt caramel and the first artisanal, hand crafted marshmallows. Christine’s Little Flower Candy Co. sweets lined shelves at Surfas and Joan’s On Third and grew to include her own locations from Little Flower Cafe in Pasadena, followed by Lincoln (and its neighboring candy and gift shop) and now C’est La Vie in Montrose. Christine and her pastry chef Cecilia and the hardest working women I know, and their gift for creating vibrant, simple dishes (and cookbooks, and pastry shops and cafes…) is inspiring. This salad is one of our favorites and makes a statement for any romantic dinner. Here’s to two Goddesses!
Ingredients
Little Flower Cafe's Goddess Salad
20French green beans*
1/3cupChopped hard boiled eggsabout 3
2TbspLemon thyme dressing
3cupsButter lettuceHand-torn , about one large head
1/2cupPersian cucumberscut into 1/4" slices
1/4cupFeta cheeseCrumbled
1TbspchivesChopped
Lemon Thyme Dressing for about 4 cups
1Shallotpeeled and finely chopped
1cloveGarlicfinely chopped
1-1/2tspDijon mustard
1/2cupApple cider vinegar
1/2cupLemon juice
1TbspFresh thyme leavesfrom one large bunch
1/2tspSalt
2cupsVegetable oil
1cupExtra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Toss the lettuce in the dressing and place in a serving bowl. Arrange the cucumbers, green beans, egg, and feta on top of the lettuce in distinct sections. Sprinkle with chives before serving.
For the dressing: Combine shallot, garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, thyme, and salt in a mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the oils, whisking constantly. Taste and add salt if necessary. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
The secret of this salad is the lemon thyme dressing. Make a double batch to store in the fridge for the remainder of the week.