APPLE AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

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Crisp fresh and so delicate with the Butter Lettuce. Quick and easy to put together. One of my family's favorites. Easily made into a meal with some roasted chicken or other meat added to it. From January '12 Bon Appetit magazine.

Provided by DDW7976

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper (Kosher)
2 heads butter lettuce, leaves gently torn
1 1/2 cups glazed walnuts, I use pecans but any other nut would be good
1 apple, quartered cored and thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (Stilton or Maytag)
1/4 cup tarragon leaf (I don't use)

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette:.
  • Wisk vinegar, honey, shallot, and mustard in medium bowl.
  • Gradually wisk in oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Salad:.
  • Place torn lettuce in a large bowl.
  • Add vinaigrette, nuts, and apple.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds, tarragon (if using) and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.2, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 265.4, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 17, Protein 12.8

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