Little Gem Salad
Made in minutes, but unforgettable, this salad is like no other. A symphony of crisp lettuce, tangy dressing, and crunchy walnuts, it's an elegant dish for any occasion.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 medium heads Little Gem Lettuce
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Cut stems from lettuce heads and remove any wilted outer leaves. Separate leaves and add to a large bowl of cold water; agitate leaves to let dirt drift to the bottom. Lift leaves out of the water and transfer to a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel; spin or pat dry. Transfer clean, dry leaves to large salad bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey and shallot until combined. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle dressing over little gem leaves and toss with clean hands (my preference) or salad servers until evenly coated. Arrange dressed leaves on a large serving platter or divide between 4 individual salad plates. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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