In search of a delectable and visually stunning salad that offers a symphony of flavors and textures? Look no further than the exquisite butter lettuce salad with hazelnuts and bacon bits. This culinary masterpiece boasts a delightful combination of tender butter lettuce, crunchy hazelnuts, smoky bacon bits, and a tangy dressing that elevates the salad to a gourmet experience. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the palate. Whether served as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course, the butter lettuce salad with hazelnuts and bacon bits is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, OYSTER MUSHROOM CHIPS, CABRALES AND PEARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove the oyster mushrooms from the stem and pull them into bite-size pieces (the smaller ones can be left whole). Add them to a bowl along with some olive oil. Season with salt and crushed red pepper, to taste, and toss to coat. Spread the seasoned mushrooms out on 2 baking sheets in a single layer. Roast the mushrooms in the preheated oven until the mushrooms are sort of "cooked on" to the bottom of the baking sheet, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape the mushroom chips off the bottom of the baking sheet with a bench scraper and reserve in a small bowl.
- MMMMM...mushroom chips!
- Cut the prosciutto crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Try to keep them separated. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and put over low heat. Lay the prosciutto strips in the pan, and when they start to shrivel and shrink add more strips to the pan. When the strips get crispy and crinkly give them a douse of red wine vinegar. Stir quickly and turn off the heat. Remove the strips to paper towels until ready to use. These are best when they are cooked the day of use.
- Separate the leaves of the lettuce, removing any thick ribs. Wash and spin dry, if needed; usually this lettuce is pretty clean and healthy looking. Add the lettuce to a large bowl and toss in the mushrooms chips, sliced pears and blue cheese. Dress with red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt, to taste. Check the seasoning to make sure the salad is dressed appropriately. Arrange the salad on serving plates and sprinkle with the prosciutto strips.
- Let everyone tell you that you are a super star!!!
BUTTER LETTUCE WITH LARDONS AND POACHED EGG
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saute pan, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until almost crisp and the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan. To the pan, whisk in the mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, to taste. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Fill a medium saucepan 2/3 with water. Add the distilled white vinegar and bring to just barely a simmer. Cook's Note: like very active club soda.
- Crack an egg and place it into a small ramekin. Very slowly and gently place the egg into the water by placing the ramekin right next to the water and letting the egg slide out of the dish and directly into the water. The ramekin should be touching the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Each egg should cook for 3 1/2 minutes, exactly.
- In a large bowl, toss the greens with the tomatoes in the bacon dressing and divide the mixture among 4 salad plates. When the eggs are ready, carefully remove with a slotted utensil, and blot briefly on a paper towel to remove the excess vinegary water. Gently place an egg on top of each salad. Grind some black pepper on top of the eggs, top with lardons and serve.
WARM BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the wine, shallot, bay leaf, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Whisk in the butter and 1 teaspoon water until smooth.
- Combine the lettuce, hazelnuts and herbs in a large bowl. Add the warm dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEAR DRESSING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
- For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
BUTTER LETTUCE AND HERB SALAD
This salad can be made in advance to save time by assembling the greens and making the vinaigrette. Refrigerate them separately for up to several hours and combine just before serving. Adapted from a website that specializes in making life simpler.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Vegan
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl add the fennel, lettuce, tarragon and scallion. Set aside.
- Add lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk together.
- While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil. When well combined pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the Pecorino if desired and serve immediately.
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON, DRIED CHERRIES AND ROQUEFORT VI
Make and share this Butter Lettuce Salad With Bacon, Dried Cherries and Roquefort Vi recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in heavy medium skillet until brown and crisp.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel to drain.
- Whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar.
- Gradually whisk in oil, then cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss lettuce leaves, half of the cherries and half of the bacon with enough dressing to coat.
- Divide salad among 6 plates.
- Top with remaining cherries and bacon and serve.
SIMPLE BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD
Make and share this Simple Butter Lettuce Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Greens
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Tear lettuce into bite size pieces.
- Combine remaining ingredients, add to lettuce and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 89.5, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3, Protein 0.8
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS
This is a delicious salad that I adapted from one by Sandra Lee of Semi-Homemade Cooking on the Food Network. She recommends using an Asian-style salad dressing such as miso dressing or ginger dressing. We definitely prefer using a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Also, the amount of cinnamon used in the candied walnuts may be decreased if desired -- I prefer just a little less, as well as the fact that the cinnamon seems to make it take longer for the walnuts to crystallize in the oven. I hope you enjoy this!
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Line a sheet pan with Silpat (or with aluminum foil, sprayed with non-stick spray).
- In a 10" skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons of orange juice (or tangerine juice-- or a combination).
- Bring to a simmer, then add the walnuts.
- Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly-- about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Toss the walnuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place walnuts in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted (approximately 8 or more minutes).
- Set aside.
- Place 4 to 6 dry butter lettuce leaves on each plate.
- Randomly place orange segments, onion slices and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed.
- Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.
- (We prefer a Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette).
- Enjoy!
BUTTER LETTUCE, PERSIMMON, FETA, AND HAZELNUT SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Fall Persimmon Hazelnut Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, shallot, and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Place lettuce in large bowl; toss with dressing. Gently toss in persimmons, cheese, and nuts. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
BUTTER LETTUCE, HAZELNUT, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE DRESSING
Add fresh, citrusy flavor to any meal with butter lettuce salad and creamy lemon dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together creme fraiche, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Place lettuce leaves in a large bowl and add creme fraiche mixture; toss to coat. Divide leaves evenly between two plates, stacking on top of one another. Top with hazelnuts and cheese; serve.
BUTTER-LETTUCE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK AND HERBS
Feeling a bit stuffed after the big holiday meal? Pass around a tangy and refreshing salad like this one; it will reset appetites and get everyone excited for dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, crème fraîche, and lemon juice; generously season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Gently toss lettuce leaves and hearts and sliced fennel with dressing, then add half each of fennel fronds, parsley, and marjoram and toss again.
- Arrange salad on a platter; sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining fennel fronds and herbs. Season to taste. Serve immediately.
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON, DRIED CHERRIES, AND ROQUEFORT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Berry Cheese Leafy Green Pork Blue Cheese Dried Fruit Cherry Bacon Winter Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Whisk mayonnaise and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then cheese. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Toss torn lettuce leaves, half of cherries and half of bacon with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Top with remaining cherries and bacon and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp butter lettuce. Look for heads that are tightly packed and have no signs of wilting or bruising.
- If you don't have hazelnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or pecans.
- To make the bacon bits, cook bacon in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels and then crumble it.
- You can also make the bacon bits in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the bacon in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels and then crumble it.
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- To assemble the salad, toss the lettuce, hazelnuts, bacon bits, and dressing together in a large bowl. Serve immediately.
- This salad can be served as a main course or a side dish.
- It's a great way to use up leftover bacon.
Conclusion:
Butter lettuce salad with hazelnuts and bacon bits is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy ingredients is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this salad a try!
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