Pine-Nut Salad Spears
Photo: Lisa Romerein; Styling: Dani Fisher
Serve this wine-friendly, snackable salad at cocktail parties when you want something fresh and crunchy alongside all the rich bits.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Crush 1/3 cup nuts into a paste using a mortar and pestle. Add mustard, vinegar, shallot, honey, salt, and oil; mix until blended. Chill lettuce leaves until ready to serve.
Step 2
2
Put lettuce leaves on a platter and drizzle with dressing, then sprinkle with cheese and remaining nuts.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, divided
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
About 12 oz. romaine lettuce leaves
3 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
1
Crush 1/3 cup nuts into a paste using a mortar and pestle. Add mustard, vinegar, shallot, honey, salt, and oil; mix until blended. Chill lettuce leaves until ready to serve.
Step 2
2
Put lettuce leaves on a platter and drizzle with dressing, then sprinkle with cheese and remaining nuts.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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