BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS AND BACON BITS

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Butter Lettuce Salad with Hazelnuts and Bacon Bits image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings for lunch or 4 servings as a side

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce, separated into leaves
2 thin slices bacon or pancetta, cooked until crisp and broken into bite-size pieces
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved and lightly salted and peppered
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
1 1/2 ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk to combine the vinegar, oil, chives and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Toss the lettuce with the dressing in a large salad bowl. Divide the lettuce between 2 large bowls or plates. Divide the bacon, eggs, nuts and cheese between the 2 plates, layering them in that order.

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