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 425º. 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.

Sue Kariuki
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I've made this salad several times, and I've never been disappointed. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ramsha Khan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and the tangy vinaigrette.


ahmed islam
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's simple to make, but it's packed with flavor.


Koke Licovoli
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a big hit. It's easy to transport, and it holds up well.


Qaiser Jamal
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a warm day.


M4 ARSL
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I'm not a huge fan of butter lettuce, but I really enjoyed this salad. The tomato vinaigrette was the perfect dressing.


Ishaq Ishaqkhan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few extra tomatoes in my fridge, and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Hilly “beaneater” beaner
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Rao Noman Rao Noman (Nomi)
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Jeri Andreasen
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This is the best butter lettuce salad I've ever had! The tomato vinaigrette is so flavorful.


M. Sohail Khan
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a favorite. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Hannah Darkwa
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the light and refreshing tomato vinaigrette.