Butter Lettuce Salad With Walnuts And Grapes Recipes

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS AND BACON BITS

Steps:

• Whisk to combine the vinegar, oil, chives and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• Toss the lettuce with the dressing in a large salad bowl. Divide the lettuce between 2 large bowls or plates. Divide the bacon, eggs, nuts and cheese between the 2 plates, layering them in that order.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GRAPES

Steps:

• 1. In a 10- by 15-inch baking pan, mix walnuts with 1 tablespoon oil, the sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; spread level. 2. Bake in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, until nuts are golden brown, about 15 minutes. 3. Let cool. 4. In a large bowl, mix vinegar, shallots, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 5. Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup oil until vinaigrette is emulsified. 6. Add lettuce, grapes, red onion, tarragon, and sugared walnuts; mix gently to coat, adding more salt and pepper to taste.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the jam, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste; blend until smooth.
• In a big bowl, combine the lettuce, walnuts, and onion.
• Add the dressing and toss gently to combine.
• Divide among salad plates and garnish with fresh raspberries.

BUTTER LETTUCE WITH APPLES, WALNUTS, AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• For salad:
• Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette, walnuts, and apple; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, tarragon, and cheese.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

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!