BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Dinner     Lettuce     Simmer

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/4 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing (recipe follows)
1 head of Boston lettuce, leaves separated
White Wine Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
3 radishes, thinly sliced
2 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
(makes about 1/2 cup)
White wine vinaigrette
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup canola oil
(makes about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a medium sauté pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and the fat has rendered, about 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Bring 1 quart cold water and the vinegar to a simmer in a deep sauté pan. Break the eggs, one at a time, into a ramekin and carefully slide each egg into the simmering water. Simmer until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put a large dollop of the buttermilk-blue cheese dressing in the center of each of 4 large dinner plates.
  • Place the lettuce leaves in a large bowl, toss with half of the white wine vinaigrette, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the leaves on top of the buttermilk-blue cheese dressing.
  • Divide the eggs, bacon, and radishes among the plates and drizzle with more of the white wine vinaigrette. Garnish with the blue cheese and chives.
  • Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Put the buttermilk, sour cream, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the blue cheese and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. The dressing can be made 1 day in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.
  • White wine vinaigrette
  • Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. The dressing can be made 1 day in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.

Ebrahim Khalil Bepari
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This salad was so delicious and refreshing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was perfect, and the lettuce was crisp and fresh. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Shofe Uddin
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful dressing.


Sharna Jahan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this salad again.


RamonaMarie Williams
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of Boston and romaine lettuce, and added some cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon. The dressing was delicious, and I loved the crunch of the walnuts.


Barnali Biswas
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This salad was amazing! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


mycoc gaming
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more savory dressing.


Sinethemba Zita
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was just the right amount of tangy. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Eskandar Atrakchi
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This salad was so delicious and refreshing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was perfect, and the lettuce was crisp and fresh. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Tabeth Mazengela
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful dressing.


Tshepi Morongwa
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Christian Melillo
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of Boston and romaine lettuce, and added some cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon. The dressing was delicious, and I loved the crunch of the walnuts.


1Stop Connect
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This salad was amazing! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Abiola Oluwasola
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more savory dressing.


Lara Barden
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was just the right amount of tangy. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Laurent de Giorgio
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This salad was delicious! I especially loved the dressing. It was light and tangy, and it really brought out the flavors of the lettuce and vegetables.


Asimwahlaofficial 01
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful dressing.


Memar Meke
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Md Riyjul
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of Boston and romaine lettuce, and added some cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon. The dressing was delicious, and I loved the crunch of the walnuts.


Victor Iqbal
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I've never been a huge fan of lettuce salads, but this one changed my mind. The Boston lettuce was crisp and refreshing, and the dressing was flavorful and well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Daniel Welch
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This Boston lettuce salad was an absolute delight! The combination of textures and flavors was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking for a refreshing and healthy salad.