Limestone Lettuce With House Dressing Recipes

LIMESTONE LETTUCE WITH HOUSE DRESSING

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry lettuce. Break into bitesized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Julienne carrot, cucumbers, and radish, and toss with greens.
• Whisk dressing ingredients together in a bowl. Toss with salad just before serving.

BOSTON LETTUCE AVOCADO SALAD AND LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Pull the lettuce leaves from the head, rinse gently under cold water, and lay out on clean towels to dry. Use a spoon to remove the flesh in 1 piece from each half of the avocado. Thinly slice the avocado flesh into thin wedges.
• Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate and top with the avocado wedges, scallion, and cilantro. Finish with a healthy drizzling of the dressing.

ASIAN SPICED AHI SALAD WITH LIMESTONE LETTUCE AND TOASTED SESAME SEED VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat spices together in small saucepan until fragrant. Place in a spice grinder until fine.
• Preheat cast iron skillet. Lightly coat each side of the tuna loin with the spice mixture. Sear each side of tuna in 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Leaving center of tuna very rare, set aside.
• Place leaves of limestone lettuce in mixing bowl. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette, toss, and plate. Slice ahi tuna into bite-size pieces and arrange on top of lettuce. Garnish with sliced ginger.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
• Place shallots in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, until tender. Drain shallots and put in a blender.
• Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet until light golden brown.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard, salt, and sugar. Stir lightly. Add mixture to shallots in blender and puree for about 2 minutes.
• While blender is running add both oils slowly. Add sesame seeds and blend 1 minute. Strain mixture and adjust seasoning.