At a glance, nothing seems special about this recipe. The genius lies in Patricia Wells' perfect, restrained proportions, and its utter simplicity. They require patience: when you taste them just after mixing, you will think they're bland and watery. But don't give up on them! Let the vinaigrette seep in for ten minutes. Salt judiciously, tasting as you go. All of a sudden, you'll have a hard time putting down your fork. Recipe adapted very slightly from <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bistro-Cooking-Patricia-Wells/dp/0894806238/?tag=food52-20" target="_blank">Bistro Cooking</a></strong> (Workman Publishing, 1989)

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