Butter Lettuce Salad Recipe
Sliced Pear ~ Dried Cherries ~ Cambozola ~ Candied Almonds ~ Bada Bing Cherry Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Bada Bing Cherry Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the salad base
Begin by washing the butter lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat it dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Slice the pear
Core the pear and slice it thinly. If desired, you can toss the slices in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 3
Crumble the cheese
Crumble the Cambozola cheese into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Combine ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the butter lettuce, sliced pear, dried cherries, crumbled Cambozola, and candied almonds.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 5
Make the vinaigrette
In a blender, combine the Bada Bing cherries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tang.
Serving
- 7
Dress the salad
Drizzle the Bada Bing cherry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
- 8
Serve immediately
Serve the salad immediately while the lettuce is fresh and crisp.