Bibb Lettuce Watercress And Radish Salad Food

BIBB LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Carefully cut out the core from each head of lettuce and separate the leaves, but keep each head of lettuce together; discard any tough outer leaves. Because each head of lettuce will be reassembled, the easiest way to work is with one head at a time. First, place the leaves in a bowl of cold water to refresh them and remove any dirt, then lift out and spin-dry in a salad spinner.
• Place the leaves from a single head of lettuce in a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, a few grinds of pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the shallots and chives, and 1 tablespoon each of the parsley, tarragon, and chervil. Then toss gently with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Repeat with the remaining heads.
• For each serving, arrange the outer lettuce leaves as a base on the plate and rebuild each head of lettuce, ending with the smallest, most tender leaves.

WATERCRESS, RADICCHIO, AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Add watercress, radicchio, and radishes. Toss to evenly coat in dressing; serve.

BIBB AND RADISH SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• This is a simple combination of ingredients that I find refreshing. When I was growing up, my father would always serve a huge salad and say "You always need a few leaves to feel good". It is his salads that I carried with me throughout my career as a chef and mother.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the bacon and 1/2 cup water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce until it evaporates. The bacon will start to render its fat and brown. Lower the heat and allow to cook at a slow, steady pace. When the bacon is crispy and light brown, drain the fat into a medium-size bowl and set the bacon aside. Put the shallots on a flat surface and cut them into thin rounds. Transfer to a large salad bowl and season them with salt, to taste. Add the red wine vinegar and mustard and stir to blend. Stir in the bacon fat, tasting as you go. Start with about 1/4 cup of the fat and taste as you add the rest. There should be a good balance between the bacon flavor and the acidity of the red wine vinegar. Set aside. Put the radishes on a cutting board and, using a small, sharp knife, slice them into 1/4-inch rounds (with the bit of the tops still attached). Add them to a small bowl and stir in the mustard. Add the Bibb lettuce to the bowl with the bacon dressing. Toss to blend. Taste for seasoning, then stir in the radishes and the cooked bacon. Serve immediately.

BIBB LETTUCE WITH SHAKEN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, mustard, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper in a jar and, with an immersion blender, pulse until the shallot is chopped and the vinaigrette is emulsified. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Break the lettuce leaves off the heads, put them in a large bowl or on a platter, and dress them whole with the vinaigrette. Top with the toasted pine nuts and crumbled blue cheese.

BEETS WITH WATERCRESS AND BIBB LETTUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide beets between 2 parchment-lined pieces of foil. Fold each in half, crimping edges to seal. Place packets on a baking sheet, and roast until beets are tender, about 1 hour, 20 minutes. Peel, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and wedges.
• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add oil, whisking until emulsified. Arrange greens and beets on a platter. Drizzle with dressing, and season with pepper.

BIBB LETTUCE SALAD WITH RADISHES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; place pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, tossing once, until golden, 6 to 7 minutes (remove and let cool).
• In a serving bowl, toss together lettuce, radishes, and pine nuts.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients OR place them in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.
• Drizzle salad with 6 tablespoons of the dressing and toss well; grind addition black pepper over top, if desired (looks pretty).

CRUNCHY WATERCRESS, CUCUMBER & RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients, then season. (This can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.) Peel the cucumber into long, thin strips with a vegetable peeler, discarding the seeded section. Just before leaving, arrange the watercress, cucumber and radishes in a portable container. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

MUSHROOM, RADISH, AND BIBB LETTUCE SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Pit and peel avocado and mash enough to measure 1/4 cup. In a blender purée mashed avocado with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
• Discard any discolored lettuce leaves. Separately cut mushrooms and radishes into thin slices. In a small bowl combine mushrooms and 2 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Divide lettuce among 6 salad bowls or plates and top with mushrooms, radishes, and parsley. Drizzle salads with some remaining dressing.

BIBB LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in bowl to blend. Whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Combine lettuce, watercress, green onions, and radishes in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat and serve. TEST-KITCHEN TIP: To keep watercress fresh for up to three days, store in the refrigerator in a deep bowl with the leafy tops submerged in cold water - yes, upside down. Drain well before using.