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LETTUCE - Frenchie Salad
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| [Salad and Salad Dressing] STAFF-FAVORITE Roasted cherry tomatoes are key to the sweet, flavorful dressing that tops this hearty salad. PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS | |
| 2 tablespoons | yellow mustard seeds |
| 1/4 cup | distilled white vinegar |
| DRESSING | |
| 4 ounces | cherry tomatoes |
| 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 tablespoon | red wine vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon | Dijon mustard |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh orange juice |
| Kosher salt | |
| Pepper | |
| SALAD | |
| 4 slices | thick-cut bacon, (4 ounces ), cut into 1-inch dice or strips |
| 2 ounces | blue cheese, crumbled, (1/3 cup) |
| 1/4 cup | crème fraîche |
| 4 heads | Little Gem or baby romaine lettuce, (1 pound), leaves separated |
| Kosher salt | |
| Pepper | |
| Chopped chives, for garnish | |
PICKLE THE MUSTARD SEEDS In a small saucepan, combine the mustard seeds and vinegar and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let stand for 1 hour.
MAKE THE DRESSING Preheat the oven to 450°. In a small ovenproof skillet or baking dish, toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Roast for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have popped and are browned in spots. Transfer to a blender. Add the remaining ingredients; puree until smooth.
MAKE THE SALAD In a small skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, blend the blue cheese with the crème fraîche until smooth. Dollop the mixture onto plates and spread slightly. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with half of the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the lettuce on top of the blue cheese mixture. Garnish with the pickled mustard seeds, bacon and chives. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
MAKE AHEAD
The dressing can be refrigerated for 3 days.
SUGGESTED PAIRING
Medium-bodied Picpoul de Pinet from the south of France is a great salad wine.
PUBLISHED APRIL 2015
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