Lydon's Mussel and Herb Salad with Croutons

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup bottled clam juice
  2. 3 bay leaves
  3. 2 pounds small mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  4. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  5. 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
  6. Four 1-inch-thick slices crusty sourdough bread
  7. 1 garlic clove, split lengthwise
  8. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  9. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  10. 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or other mild red chile flakes
  11. Salt
  12. 1 pint red cherry or grape tomatoes
  13. 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  14. 2 tablespoons minced chives
  15. 2 tablespoons small tarragon leaves
  16. 2 cups cleaned mche (lamb's lettuce)
  17. 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
  18. 1/2 cup small watercress sprigs

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