Red Leaf Lettuce With Shallot Vinaigrette Food

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.

SHREDDED RED LEAF SALAD WITH CREAMY RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together shallot, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until homogenous. Season with salt, to taste. Add lettuce to bowl and toss to coat with dressing.

RED-LEAF LETTUCE WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Stir together shallot and vinegar and let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in mustard, oil, kosher salt, and pepper to taste until blended. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces and toss with shallot vinaigrette.

RED LETTUCE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Prehead oven to 375°F.
• Cut the onions in 1/2, then slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
• Remove from oven and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
• Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly add 3/4 cup olive oil, whisking while pouring, until emulsified.
• To assemble, toss lettuce with dressing to taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

RED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from oranges. Carefully cut each segment away from membranes, collecting juice and segments in a bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes before discarding. Drain segments, and set aside, reserving juice for another use.
• In a large bowl, combine lettuces and radicchio; toss with vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving platter, top with reserved orange segments, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

HERB SALAD WITH LEMON SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast the pistachio nuts and set aside to cool.
• Prepare the vinaigrette in a small, non-reactive bowl and allow to marinate. Best made at least 1 hour in advance.
• In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce of your choice with the remaining salad ingredients and 1 tablespoon of the salad dressing.
• Serve the remaining salad dressing on the side.