Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Thirty-AButter Lettuce Salad Recipe

Butter Lettuce Salad Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Thirty-A
Time30m
Serves4

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. 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. 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. 3

    Crumble the cheese

    Crumble the Cambozola cheese into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Combine ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the butter lettuce, sliced pear, dried cherries, crumbled Cambozola, and candied almonds.

Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 7

    Dress the salad

    Drizzle the Bada Bing cherry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.

  2. 8

    Serve immediately

    Serve the salad immediately while the lettuce is fresh and crisp.

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