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Butter Lettuce Salad with Walnuts and Grapes





Yields
Makes 12 to 14 servings

Notes: You can toast the walnuts (step 1) up to 2 days ahead; when cool, wrap airtight and store at room temperature.

Butter Lettuce Salad with Walnuts and Grapes




James Carrier
 3 cups walnut halves (9 oz.)
 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnut oil
 2 tablespoons sugar
  About 1 teaspoon salt
 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
 1/4 cup minced shallots
 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  About 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
 1 pound butter lettuce, rinsed, crisped, and torn into bite-size pieces
 3 cups rinsed and stemmed red seedless grapes, halved
 1 cup finely slivered red onion, rinsed and drained
 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
Step 1
1

In a 10- by 15-inch baking pan, mix walnuts with 1 tablespoon oil, the sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; spread level. Bake in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, until nuts are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.

Step 2
2

In a large bowl, mix vinegar, shallots, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup oil until vinaigrette is emulsified. Add lettuce, grapes, red onion, tarragon, and sugared walnuts; mix gently to coat, adding more salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 217Calories from Fat 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 224mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 3.5g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.