Butter Leaf Salad Shallot Vinaigrette And Maldon Food

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Place all the ingredients in a jar and give it a vigorous shake. Alternatively, you can place everything in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified.
• To Blanch asparagus: Fill a large pot with water and a tablespoon of salt and bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with water and ice and set it aside. Place asparagus in the hot boiling water and let cook for 3-4 minutes.
• While it is cooking, fill a bowl with cold water and add some ice in it.
• Using a slotted spoon transfer the asparagus into the bowl with ice water. Do not discard the boiling water.
• To blanch peas: Add the peas into the now empty pot with the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the peas are softened to your liking. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the ice water (where the cooked asparagus is)
• Drain both vegetables and set them aside.
• To assemble the salad: Place the butter lettuce leaves in a large salad bowl. Add in blanched asparagus and peas, cucumber slices, radish slices, sliced almonds, avocado cubes, and parmesan cheese, if using.
• Drizzle with the lemon salad dressing and give it a gentle toss. Serve.

"BETTOR" BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH LEMON SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice, Dijon and shallot together in a bowl with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Let stand 5 minutes to soften the bite of the shallot. Add the olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
• Combine the lettuce, radishes, cucumbers and chives in a salad bowl. Toss with just enough vinaigrette to coat. Serve immediately.

BUTTER LETTUCE WITH SHALLOTS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the salt and vinegar. Mix well with a fork until the salt is dissolved. Add the mustard, pepper, shallots and blend well.Add the olive oil, slowly and steady and whisk until smooth.
• Wash the butter lettuce. Torn into pieces and add it to the vinaigrette and gently fold the lettuce until all the leaves are covered.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the salad: When ready to serve, place the lettuce and tarragon in a large bowl and toss together. Pour the vinaigrette around the edge of the bowl and toss the greens with the dressing. Garnish with the toasted hazelnuts and serve.

SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shallots. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to a week.

BUTTER-LETTUCE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, crème fraîche, and lemon juice; generously season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Gently toss lettuce leaves and hearts and sliced fennel with dressing, then add half each of fennel fronds, parsley, and marjoram and toss again.
• Arrange salad on a platter; sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining fennel fronds and herbs. Season to taste. Serve immediately.

BITTERLEAF SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the rocket, frisée, lamb's lettuce and radicchio leaves in a large bowl. Drizzle over about 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, squeeze over the juice of 1 lemon, then grind sea salt and black pepper on top. Toss with your hands until all the leaves glisten, then serve.

BUTTER LEAF SALAD, SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE, AND MALDON

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, combine the sliced shallot and vinegar in a small cup. Set aside for at least 15 minutes or up to several hours. The longer the shallots soak in the vinegar, the more their natural sugars will dissolve in the liquid and the sweeter the vinaigrette will be.
• When you are ready to dress the salad, mix the mustard into the vinegar and add the oil a little at a time, whisking until the vinaigrette is smooth and lightly thickened. Season with the salt and pepper.
• As soon as the dressing is ready, put the lettuce leaves in a salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat with wooden salad utensils or your hands. You are less likely to bruise the lettuce if you toss it with your hands.
• Serve on individual salad plates and season each salad with an additional pinch of salt, or allow each person to salt their own.
• Variations
• If you have a shallow dish or plate of Himalayan pink salt (see page 163), add diced green apple, walnuts, and Roquefort to this salad and serve it on the salt plate to bring out an unexpected nutty sweetness. Substitute 1/2-inch chunks of cucumber, tomato, and avocado for the lettuce, and presto, you are eating a luscious summer salad of another stripe. Substitute Bibb or red leaf lettuce if you like.