Bibb Salad With Raspberry Maple Dressing Recipes

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• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mound lettuce in center of 8 plates. Top each with persimmon slices, then drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and Candied Pecans.

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• Blend maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dry mustard, salt, basil, and black pepper in a blender until smooth; stream olive oil into the mixture while blending and continue blending until dressing is thick and creamy.

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• Carefully cut out the core from each head of lettuce and separate the leaves, but keep each head of lettuce together; discard any tough outer leaves. Because each head of lettuce will be reassembled, the easiest way to work is with one head at a time. First, place the leaves in a bowl of cold water to refresh them and remove any dirt, then lift out and spin-dry in a salad spinner.
• Place the leaves from a single head of lettuce in a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, a few grinds of pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the shallots and chives, and 1 tablespoon each of the parsley, tarragon, and chervil. Then toss gently with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Repeat with the remaining heads.
• For each serving, arrange the outer lettuce leaves as a base on the plate and rebuild each head of lettuce, ending with the smallest, most tender leaves.

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• Combine first 3 ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Arrange lettuce and onion rings on individual salad plates. Sprinkle each salad with blue cheese and pine nuts, drizzle with dressing.

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• For the vinaigrette: Place the raspberries, olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a large salad bowl, mix together the lettuce, arugula, and pumpkin seeds. Just before serving, add the vinaigrette and toss until all the ingredients are coated.
• Cook's Note: To toast the pumpkin seeds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.

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• Rinse 2 or 3 anchovy fillets, then puree in a blender with a handful each of chopped chives and parsley and the juice of 1 lemon. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle over Bibb lettuce.

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• For the Salad:.
• Combine the spinach, lettuce, orange, apple, kiwifruit (if using), and pecans in a large bowl; toss gently.
• Pour Raspberry Vinaigrette over the spinach mixture just before serving.
• For the Vinaigrette:.
• Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Cover and chill thoroughly. (Makes 1 cup of vinaigrette).

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• For dressing, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place beans in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, onions, red pepper, bacon and beans. Microwave the dressing, uncovered, for 30-60 seconds or until heated through. Whisk until smooth; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.