BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Cheese     Leafy Green     Tomato

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 plum tomatoes, halved
2 medium shallots, quartered lengthwise
1/3 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons pure chile powder, preferably guajillo
1/4 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium heads butter lettuce, quartered through the cores
Thinly sliced onion and diced tomato, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ยบ. Brush the tomatoes and shallots with canola oil. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet for about 30 minutes, until softened and browned in spots. Transfer to a blender and let cool completely. Add the vinegar and mustard and puree until nearly smooth. Add the blue cheese and puree until smooth. With the machine on, gradually add the 1/3 cup of canola oil and 1/3 cup of olive oil until incorporated. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. In a pie plate, toss the pumpkin seeds with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chile powder and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned; let cool. In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange the lettuce wedges on plates and top with the pumpkin seeds, bacon, sliced onion and diced tomato. Serve with the tomato vinaigrette. MAKE AHEAD The tomato vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Atiiqsb Atiqsb
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I'm not a big fan of butter lettuce, but I'm willing to give this salad a try.


Norma Rocha
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes. This one looks like a winner!


Julissa Castano
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This salad sounds delicious! I love the combination of butter lettuce and tomatoes.


Musa Abdulkarim
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so refreshing and healthy.


Yuki Shinzaki
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Hana Ayman
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This salad is okay, but I think it needs something more. Maybe some grilled chicken or shrimp?


Rayhan media
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed in a light vinaigrette.


Mss LIKHON
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This is my go-to salad for summer picnics and potlucks. It's always a hit!


norol Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I also like to add some chopped cucumber and red onion for extra crunch.


Piper Mom
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Not a fan of the tomato vinaigrette. I think it overpowered the delicate flavor of the butter lettuce.


Peggy Bond
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


saify ali
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Very refreshing and healthy. The vinaigrette is delicious and light.


suna miya
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The tomato vinaigrette was a perfect complement to the mild flavor of the butter lettuce. I added some crumbled goat cheese for an extra touch of tanginess.