German Romaine Salad With Westphalian Vinaigrette Food

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

GERMAN ROMAINE SALAD WITH WESTPHALIAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• Spoon the mustard into a medium bowl. Whisk in half the oil and half the vinegar until blended. Add remaining oil and vinegar, and whisk until blended. Whisk in water, and season with salt and pepper. Or, use a food processor.
• Next, place prosciutto in a small skillet on medium heat and sauté until it begins to brown. Add the minced garlic and brown together for a few seconds. Add vinaigrette and cook just until warm.
• Meanwhile, loosen each Romaine heart on 4 individual salad plates. Crumble blue cheese onto the lettuce, the optional hazelnuts, and drizzle with the warmed prosciutto (or Westphalian, better) dressing. Serve.

ROMAINE WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in jar. Place lid on jar; shake to combine. Add oil. Replace lid; shake. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Shake vinaigrette to blend. Trim ends of romaine, then slice lengthwise. Arrange on plates and drizzle with vinaigrette.