BOSTON LETTUCE WEDGES WITH ZINFANDEL VINAIGRETTE AND STILTON

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Boston Lettuce Wedges with Zinfandel Vinaigrette and Stilton image

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Low Carb     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Walnut     Red Wine     Fall     Winter     Lettuce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large heads Boston lettuce
3 tablespoons Zinfandel vinegar or other good-quality red-wine vinegar (preferably "O" brand)
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup walnut oil
1 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/4 pound Stilton, crumbled or shaved (with a cheese plane)

Steps:

  • Quarter lettuce heads lengthwise, keeping stem ends attached. Carefully wash in cold water, then dry in a salad spinner.
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, then add oils in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
  • Spoon vinaigrette over lettuce wedges, then scatter with nuts and cheese.

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