The Best Salad You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality)

The Best Salad You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

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Professional chef Lish Steiling helps you unlock the secret to making a restaurant-quality mixed greens salad at home. Learn the techniques necessary to raise your salad game to "where did you get this?" levels of goodness.
Producer: Mel Ibarra
Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
Talent: Lish Steiling
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Boris Khaykin
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Culinary Producer: Denise Ginley
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Culinary Researcher and Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Tim Colao
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Cam Op: Jeremy Harris
Audio: Michael Guggino
Production Assistant: Justine Ramirez
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
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@masoodrazaq Жыл бұрын

Chef Lish is a great explainer, demonstrator and has a wonderful upbeat personality. Always a joy to watch her videos.

@WeirdHousePlants Жыл бұрын

I second this.

@Aya_sharon 8 ай бұрын

I third this.

@spilledcoffeeandbeans 3 ай бұрын

I fourth this.

@margaretspielman5347 11 күн бұрын

I fifth this

@m00sewhisperer Жыл бұрын

I don't care for salad, but I would have eaten that. Not only did it look so good (like Lish said, you eat with your eyes first), Lish's excitement when she makes and tries anything makes the dish that much more appealing.

@fedorin1234 Жыл бұрын

Salad looks good as salad to eat or as pile of something?

@mariomene2051 Жыл бұрын

I made it and it tastes even better than it looks.

@chelseathomas6739 Жыл бұрын

This salad dressing has completely changed this pregnant ladies life 😍😍😍😍 I followed all the tips and made just a plain salad (no blue cheese for me yet until baby is here) but wow this is amazing. Thank you SO MUCH!!

@ShinjiSixteen 8 ай бұрын

I think Lish is my favorite chef on this channel. Just wonderful personality and passion while still being incredibly approachable

@disideratum Жыл бұрын

She's so awesome I'd watch her make a PB&J

@samalech-ei8qm Жыл бұрын

Love Chef Lish! Such a calming voice and beautiful presence 💚

@wahn10 4 ай бұрын

Fabulous salad recipe. And Chef Lish has the most beautiful knife technique. I could watch an entire video of her just dicing onions and shallots.

@Fairland3 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤ I love your presentation, your love of food is so appreciated! That having a simple scrumptious meal doesn’t have to be expensive. ❤

@canguryan Жыл бұрын

When I was learning French at university almost two decades ago now, this dressing was the first culinary secret our professor shared with us. Although it's hardly a secret to the French, as I've seen used in restaurants and family kitchens throughout the country. Very authentic and just delicious.

@murielleleblanc4377 Ай бұрын

C’est ci bon je vais La faire

@murielleleblanc4377 Ай бұрын

I had it 6 times now

@gabriel- Жыл бұрын

This chef has a great energy

@recluseren Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@Blue-xk8vq Жыл бұрын

Yes :)

@carlajones2169 6 ай бұрын

Lish, I’m so grateful for your video! I’m not a chef, I just cook a lot and have an appreciation for tasty and healthy dishes. I made this dressing using avocado oil and promise it taste like I was in a five star restaurant! Hands down the best vinaigrette I’ve ever made! Now I have to have a dinner party so I can spread the love!

@AngryWindmill Жыл бұрын

Honestly this was super easy and simple, if you skip the more "fancy' stuff like the champagne and the blue cheese and the different kinds of greens it's just lettuce, oil, vinegar, salt and some onion, nothing that you won't find in any semi competent pantry. It's not about the ingredients, it's the technique that made this salad a bit more interesting and less sad than a normal home made salad, I'm definitely going to try this!

@KR-mx4nt Жыл бұрын

Not to be weird but can we please have more salad videos with Lish (yes im completely serious, i genuinely loved this, it was delightful and lovely, looks amazing, and i need it because i eat salad 1-2 times every single day)?!!

@cwg73160 Жыл бұрын

Are you asking if you eat salad 1-2 times a day? Why would you ask strangers about your eating habits?

@KR-mx4nt Жыл бұрын

@@cwg73160 of course not, and i wouldn't; i was asking for more salad recipes, as i eat salad twice a day and learning more great recipes like this one in the video would be lovely and helpful to enhance the ones i make. The question mark was after the parentheses, indicating it belongs to the question before the parentheses that was me asking for more salad recipes from Lish.

@KR-mx4nt Жыл бұрын

@@cwg73160 The question mark was after the parentheses, indicating it belongs to the question before the parentheses that was me asking for more salad recipes from Lish.

@cwg73160 Жыл бұрын

@@KR-mx4nt Why is the comment in the parentheses longer than the comment itself? And “not to be weird”? What’s weird about requesting more food videos on a food channel. Please read your comments out loud before posting them.

@KR-mx4nt Жыл бұрын

@@cwg73160 There's nothing wrong with the comment in the parentheses being longer than the main question/comment; this is just a casual forum and not formal. I did read it aloud, and that's what felt right for me to say. I said "not to be weird," because it's just something i say sometimes if it feels right in a casual, kidding-around way. Nothing i said was harmful, toxic, or mean, let's let everyone be themselves as long as it's cordial and in keeping with maintaining a safe space under these nice videos. Im not going to read anymore of your comments, this isn't healthy.

@chriscatton705 Жыл бұрын

made this salad and it's perfect. the attention to detail is what makes people say "why is this salad so good? Can I have some more?" it's perfect. I added thinly sliced purple onion.

@poochflexlore5916 Жыл бұрын

She should do a whole series on making elevated salads. Caesar, Italian, and poppy seed…

@Sbannmarie298 7 ай бұрын

Yes yes and yes!

@outercrest 7 ай бұрын

Yes, she’s adorable! I would watch them all

@jenniferharris-ux5vx 6 ай бұрын

Great idea! I love salads.

@Girlyfish66 Жыл бұрын

This is a blue print for a million salads! Greens, cheese and a salty crunchy topping. Personally I'd add some fruit or some veggies. My favorite simple salad dressing is a bit of fresh grated garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oil, and salt and pepper. Depending on the season I'll change it up. Add shallots or chives. Make it a bit sweet. Add fresh minced herbs. Add spicy Aleppo pepper or cayenne. Substitute vinegar or a different citrus juice. The possibilities are endless. Once you start making your own dressing you'll never go back to bottled.

@delightschwartz2155 10 ай бұрын

Maybe some pepitas, grape tomatoes and julienned beets. Yummy...

@pehhii Жыл бұрын

Solid greens, toasted almonds and most of all BLUE CHEESE. I'm sold. Chef Lish just nailed it.

@BobMinelli Жыл бұрын

Lish Steiling ROCKS! Thanks for taking the time. Now, I'll feel much more fulfilled when i buy the proper greens and whatnot. Looking forward to trying that dressing. THANK YOU Lish! 🌱🍅

@imracer05 Жыл бұрын

This was such a great video! I’m looking forward to more of this series!!

@ginorisbaber7084 11 ай бұрын

Yum yum. Got to prepare this now!!!!! Beautiful. Thank you.

@christinenguyen2530 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful & looks delicious. Thank you!

@wheniamhome 6 ай бұрын

love this!!! i wish you could do more, please. more salads. you inspired me with this salad and the dressing.

@Cataba4 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome - thank you!

@user-wx5nj7re6z 2 ай бұрын

I love her energy. She loves what she does and you can tell. 💗💗

@coloradopav 7 ай бұрын

my therapist told me to watch more of these videos. relaxing.

@wonhome2711 11 ай бұрын

One of the best instructors on Epicurious.

@RockeyToes 2 ай бұрын

Watching Chef Lish compose this dish made this non-salad person love greens. The combination of crunch, creamy/briny blue cheese, and acidity of the dressing was perfection! I am happily eating this salad a few times a week. I love serving it along with Buckwheat Galettes for a quick weeknight dinner. Satisfying and comes together quickly!

@tmackie1694 Жыл бұрын

These Lish videos are superb!

@catherinesmitko Жыл бұрын

Lish! You’re awesome and inspiring!

@elainemorris4806 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this great video!

@cremebrulee4759 Жыл бұрын

This looks delicious and I especially like that you put cheese and nuts in the center as well as on the top. Too many salads are not made that way and by the time you get down into the salad, none of the extra tasty things are left.

@yeseniavillarreal2172 Жыл бұрын

I love her passion for food. 💞💝💖💗

@kaiju_k5042 Жыл бұрын

I need to use mixed salad greens more, thanks for a nice recipe! Looks delish.

@anitaoconnell3611 Жыл бұрын

That looks so delicious. I’m making that tomorrow. Great video.

@jasonfallon4968 Жыл бұрын

Breath of fresh air young lady.

@TPark-rf3lt Жыл бұрын

Chef Lish! always a good video! 😀🥗

@Blitzkrieg1976 Жыл бұрын

Love you, Lish!❤️

@jeaniechampagne8831 6 ай бұрын

Your video is delightful. You really love food and food preparation, so do I!!

@McCulleyJr Жыл бұрын

Looks delicious and good tutorial.

@Silenceisconsent Жыл бұрын

Made my mouth water and reminded me of Olive Garden salad. So good 😊

@giggly117 Жыл бұрын

Lish is the best! I made her roast chicken recipe and wow. It was amazing i trust her reciepes to be delicious

@mikeh2520 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! I never knew I was supposed to rinse my shallots. I've used shallots so many times without the rinse. The next time I use them my food will be better. Thanks!

@aclonymous Жыл бұрын

please don't

@mikeh2520 Жыл бұрын

@@aclonymous Explain!

@rjsmind 10 ай бұрын

I am on a Chef Steiling binge watch and I dont intend to stop any time soon

@armeeneshroff7908 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful yummy dish!! Bravo🎉

@Abdullah-oe2xv Жыл бұрын

One of the best Chef Lish

@kathyunderhill2853 Жыл бұрын

You are awesome. I hadn't thought about creating actual layers. Although I add many items, it's usually a horizontal salad. Thanks a bunch!!!

@venabre Жыл бұрын

To me the secret to a great salad comes from making sure you have 3 elements: something fatty, something crunchy and some source of protein. Doesn't have to be 3 individual ingredients, you can just toss some almonds if you want and call it a day, but when all 3 factors combine they elevate salads

@NMN_CP Жыл бұрын

you don't have to have something crunchy in every salad.

@jolenelutyck1422 Жыл бұрын

I would love that! I love olives in my salad

@lindahrushanyk83 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chef Lish! I love finding new tips that help with everyday foods and presentations!

@jeannemuller7625 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful salad. Did you wash the lettuce? It was all so pretty and dry. How do you wash whole heads of lettuce? Thanks

@AQuickBite Жыл бұрын

Love the endives for garnish. I describe them to friends as "Lettuce, if it was a model"

@HoneyHouseLane Жыл бұрын

Fantastic recipe! Really good tip on the shallot rinsing. Killer delicious. I noticed no pepper was added so I omitted as well. This will be my go to dressing. Thank you 💐

@joyaghosh2940 Жыл бұрын

So similar to the salad that we make at home, one can add some fruits too in this, like grapes or green apple. It gives a lovely burst of sweetness

@julieross546 Жыл бұрын

This was GREAT!

@markwoldin162 Жыл бұрын

This is perfect.

@nirmalakutty9416 2 ай бұрын

You make us too happy - great demonstration of bowl of green salad

@leeannoneal4847 7 ай бұрын

Wow, this looks so, so delicious!

@seaweedsnacks Жыл бұрын

Would love to see instructions on how Lish washes and prepares her greens to make a salad.

@giovanna722 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was hoping we'd see that.

@MTMF.london 7 ай бұрын

Um, in plenty of clean water, then drain them in a sieve or use a salad spinner.

@m.5748 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Delightful Video! We enjoyed her Happy and Entertaining Video on KZfaq, making Restaurant-style Salads at home !🙂

@guadalupemieryteran106 7 ай бұрын

Great love it, thank you

@mariomene2051 Жыл бұрын

Made this. Very good. Need more dressing recipes from this Chef. Too many dressings are boring and I want to eat more salad.

@jessica5846 2 ай бұрын

So helpful!

@lysanderperera6631 4 ай бұрын

Chef Lish gave me a clear explanation on how to make a restaurant quality mixed greens salad by giving all the tips that is necessary to succeed. I believe this will be a valuable asset to me because I am currently going to be working as a pantry cook at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel Sacramento.

@shopwithaaron 9 ай бұрын

yum!!! thx

@shaunaleessnackidies 4 ай бұрын

I love champagne vinegar as well, or white balsamic in a pinch; great recipe! 😋 ❤ Fun fact, that’s pronounced on deev, the endive pronounced in dive is a curly green usually found in mixed salads. I just learned that and had to share lol 😂

@romaineknepp6620 11 ай бұрын

Looks wonderful.

@dianahernandez1016 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@nicolenew1708 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING

@Summer-zv1tq Жыл бұрын

I love salads! I would probably add a chopped hard-boiled egg. And maybe some avocado. I'm definitely going to plant different Greens in my garden this season. Delicious 😋

@micah1754 Жыл бұрын

Same here.. and I'd probably go for some hot smoked salmon too to make it more substantial

@Faith-lg6qs Жыл бұрын

You make me smile 😊

@marykelley5182 Жыл бұрын

It looks delish.

@minhasadventuresitaly Жыл бұрын

beautiful recipe 👌👍

@SpecialSalads 4 ай бұрын

Looks so beautiful

@Ko1234567890S Жыл бұрын

Adequately salting salad makes such a difference! I like a 3:1 oil: vinegar ratio but other than that this looks amazing

@santropixie5140 Жыл бұрын

Please tell us how restaurants wash the greens without making them soggy or full of excess water.

@MTMF.london 7 ай бұрын

Use a salad spinner.

@rhettdownen6873 Жыл бұрын

Everything they do looks de Lish! 😊

@shirleyfrederickson4794 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@richardsimms251 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful

@michelemoussaoui8135 8 ай бұрын

How do you wash and dry the greens?

@bahriyusuf1171 Жыл бұрын

Omg I love that salad 🥗😍

@carolmacrini7757 Жыл бұрын

I would have liked tips about how restaurants wash and store greens. The salads I make at home are always too wet, but drying greens thoroughly can cause bruising.

@giovanna722 Жыл бұрын

That'd be great!

@cactustactics Жыл бұрын

Have you tried a salad spinner? You should be able to get most of the water out without the leaves getting too smooshed

@catherineleon8221 7 ай бұрын

Yes! Agree

@vhaniemercadovlog3678 Жыл бұрын

Thank u for sharing

@user-oh2ye3mc8q 11 ай бұрын

This is fabulous. Love watching her videos. ?: is there a way to print the recipe?

@karencristobal4999 7 ай бұрын

Ok. Life changed. Or lunches changed anyway! Ty❤❤❤

@jessica0321 Ай бұрын

Who is this adorable creature? That salad looks amazing.

@sweetstufff 6 ай бұрын

Great demonstration! Do you need to wash the greens before use? Do you dry them after washing to get the nice crisp, non soggy greens?

@dicknoseturdwaffle5305 Жыл бұрын

This chef was so pleasant to watch, she seemed so happy and upbeat the entire time!

@TheLochs Жыл бұрын

I'm a typical meat and potatoes guy, but I love a good salad and this is making me want one. Look great. Yum!

@dzarna Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very clear and informative. Makes making a salad seem easy and fun. Thanks for the helpful tips!

@pattihm4120 11 ай бұрын

Wow amazing 👏👏

@lisaroy551 Жыл бұрын

LOVED this....you are spot on about the shallots. I had never rinsed nor dried and this is HUGE! I added a dollop of dijon and I used a stick blender..... and it emulsified for days. I also added a bit of sugar; a balance to the vinegars I used. EXCELLENT for the third day in a row....