Little Gem Salad recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
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Little Gem Salad Recipe

Inspired by Upland
Time20m
Serves2

avocado, cucumber, ricotta salata + walnut vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Walnut Vinaigrette Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Rinse the Little Gem lettuce under cold water, then dry thoroughly. Cut each head in half lengthwise and place them on a serving platter.

  2. 2

    Slice the Cucumber and Avocado

    Thinly slice the cucumber and avocado. Arrange the slices on top of the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Ricotta Salata

    Crumble the ricotta salata over the salad.

Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Walnut Vinaigrette

    In a blender, combine walnuts, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

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