Jul 09 2026
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Butter Lettuce With Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Gorgonzola, Apples, Walnuts And Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

Make Butter Lettuce With Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Gorgonzola, Apples, Walnuts And Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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SOUPS & SALADS – Salad components

SOUPS & SALADS – Dressing

Method

SOUPS & SALADS – Prep

  1. 1

    Prep greens and produce

    Rinse the butter lettuce thoroughly, spin dry or pat dry, and tear into bite-sized leaves. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice into thin wedges.

  2. 2

    Prepare apples and nuts

    Core the apple and slice into thin wedges. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3–4 minutes. Let cool, then roughly chop if desired.

  3. 3

    Salmon and cheese prep

    Thinly slice the smoked salmon. Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese.

SOUPS & SALADS – Dressing

  1. 4

    Make dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.

  2. 5

    Emulsify

    Slowly whisk in the olive oil in a thin steady stream to create a smooth emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SOUPS & SALADS – Assemble and finish

  1. 6

    Assemble salad

    Spread the butter lettuce on serving plates. Top with avocado slices, apple slices, smoked salmon, walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola.

  2. 7

    Dress and serve

    Drizzle the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.