Butter Lettuce Wapples Walnuts And Pomegranate Seeds Recipes

BUTTER LETTUCE WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: Whisk first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Salad: Place lettuce in a large bowl.
• Add apples, walnuts and vinaigrette.and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with pomegranate, tarragon and blue cheese.

APPLE AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Vinaigrette:.
• Wisk vinegar, honey, shallot, and mustard in medium bowl.
• Gradually wisk in oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Salad:.
• Place torn lettuce in a large bowl.
• Add vinaigrette, nuts, and apple.
• Toss to coat.
• Garnish with pomegranate seeds, tarragon (if using) 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!