Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBrasserie Saint JamesCalifornian Salad Recipe

Californian Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Butter lettuce, crispy fried onions, candied walnuts, bacon, green apples, cilantro avocado vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and dry the butter lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces. Slice the green apples thinly and chop the cilantro.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the butter lettuce, crispy fried onions, candied walnuts, chopped bacon, sliced green apples, and cilantro.

  3. 3

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a blender, combine 1 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup olive oil, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the cilantro avocado vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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