Butter Lettuce Salad with Cherries, Peaches, and Blackberries
Servings: 8 | Time: 15 minutes
Summer fruits are an exquisite part of this salad, however the dressing and lettuce will do just fine alone. Its delicious and tangy, a delicious way to start a meal.
Directions
- For Champagne Vinaigrette, in small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- For Butter Lettuce Salad, in a large bowl combine lettuce, cherries, peaches, and blackberries. Drizzle salad with vinaigrette; lightly toss to coat. Season with salt.
- Plate salad; top with crumbled blue cheese, parsley, and pepper.
Ingredients
Champagne Vinaigrette
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Kosher salt
Butter Lettuce Salad
2 heads butterhead Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups)
2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved, or red or purple plums, pitted and quartered
2 cups sliced unpeeled peaches
2 cups fresh blackberries
Kosher salt
3/4 cup crumbled Stilton or Roquefort cheese
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
