BUTTER LETTUCE WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND POMEGRANATE

Butter Lettuce With Apples, Walnuts and Pomegranate image

Provided by Ambervim

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 heads butter lettuce, gently torn
1 1/2 cups walnuts, glazed (homemade or store bought)
1 apple, quartered, cored and slided thinly (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup tarragon leaf, fresh (choose another fresh herb if not available)
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
kosher salt
pepper (do I have to say fresh ground?)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped (red or other onion can be subbed)
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup canola oil (if you prefer another, use it)
kosher salt
black pepper

Steps:

Vinaigrette: Whisk first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Salad: Place lettuce in a large bowl.
Add apples, walnuts and vinaigrette.and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with pomegranate, tarragon and blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.3, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 308, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 17.1, Protein 13