Butter Lettuce With Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Gorgonzola, Apples, Walnuts And Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
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
- 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
Salmon and cheese prep
Thinly slice the smoked salmon. Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese.
SOUPS & SALADS – Dressing
- 4
Make dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.
- 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
- 6
Assemble salad
Spread the butter lettuce on serving plates. Top with avocado slices, apple slices, smoked salmon, walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola.
- 7
Dress and serve
Drizzle the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.