Bibb Lettuce with Spring Onion Champagne Vinaigrette
The spring-like colors in this salad are dazzling. Vegetables of every shade offer their own unique phytonutrient benefits to our health. The brilliant contrast of the pale, buttery green leaves and the bright flavor of pink radishes engages all our senses. The nuts and seeds add minerals to make for a nutrient feast for the eyes and the body.
Bibb Lettuce with Spring Onion Champagne Vinaigrette
Author: Erica Leazenby, MD
Servings: 4
Time: 30 minutes
Salad Ingredients:
1-2 heads Bibb lettuce depending on size
1 Watermelon radish sliced in thin half-moons
¼ cup shelled pistachios
Black sesame seeds for garnish
Vinaigrette Ingredients:
2 green onions, white and light green portion
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Champagne vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Pinch of Salt
Pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. When the pan is hot drizzle a small amount of olive oil in the pan and add the green onions. Sauté the onions until they start to soften and develop sear marks. Once the onions are soft removed them from the heat and allow them to cool.
In a blender, combine the sautéed onions, vinegar, mustard and honey. Start the blender and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well emulsified.
Just before serving, toss the lettuce, radish, pistachios and dressings to combine. Garnish with black sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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