Apple and Bitter Lettuces Salad

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Apple and Bitter Lettuces Salad

You can use a mix of lettuces for this salad, and you can also add some milder lettuce. My favorite combination is endive, radicchio and arugula. It is a simple salad with wonderful contrasts. Dice the apples small.

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Ingredients

  • 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1scant teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1small garlic clove, puréed
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
  • 2tablespoons walnut oil
  • 4 to 5cups mixed bitter and pungent lettuces, such as endive, radicchio, arugula, frisee, or 3 to 4 cups bitter lettuces and 1 to 2 cups torn up milder lettuce such as bibb or romaine
  • 1large or 2 smaller tart apples, such as a Braeburn or Pink Lady, cored and cut into very small dice (1/2 to 1/4 inch)
  • 1tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/4cup toasted cashews or broken walnuts or pecans (lightly toasted if desired)
Set base servings to enable scaling:

Directions

In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegars, salt, Dijon mustard and garlic. Whisk in oils. Taste and adjust salt.

Combine lettuces, apples, tarragon and nuts in a salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.

Nutrition

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Trans Fat: 0 gramsFat: 17 gramsCalories: 178Saturated Fat: 2 gramsUnsaturated Fat: 14 gramsSodium: 179 milligramsSugar: 3 gramsFiber: 2 gramsCarbohydrate: 6 gramsProtein: 1 gram
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Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016048-apple-and-bitter-lettuces-salad