Ingredients

1 shallot, minced

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

2 heads frisee, trimmed (about 8 cups)

1 head red endive or radicchio di Treviso, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick

3 tablespoons tarragon leaves

3 large eggs, hard-cooked, peeled, and quartered

Preparation

Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together shallot, vinegar, and mustard in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Make the salad: Toss together frise, endive, and tarragon in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and gently toss to coat. Transfer to a platter, and top with eggs. Season with pepper.