To do this, wash the lettuce carefully, without removing the leaves from the stem; fold together across the centre, and with a sharp, thin knife cut into ribbons _less_ than half an inch in width.
=Endive Salad.= Prepare as lettuce salad, first rubbing over the bowl with a clove of garlic cut in halves.

A few sprigs of chives, chopped fine, are exceedingly palatable, sprinkled over a lettuce, endive, string-bean, or other bean salad.
=A Few Combinations.= Dress each vegetable separately with the dressing; then arrange upon the serving-dish.

Or, have the salad arranged upon the serving-dish and pour the dressing over all; then toss together and serve.

About three tablespoonfuls of oil, with other ingredients in accordance, will be needed for one pint of vegetable.
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Lettuce, tomatoes cut in halves, sprinkled with powdered tarragon, and parsley or chives.
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