BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON, DRIED CHERRIES, AND ROQUEFORT VINAIGRETTE

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Butter Lettuce Salad with Bacon, Dried Cherries, and Roquefort Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Berry     Cheese     Leafy Green     Pork     Blue Cheese     Dried Fruit     Cherry     Bacon     Winter     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, diced (about 3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 large heads of butter lettuce, outer leaves removed (reserve for another use), remaining leaves torn into large pieces
1/2 cup dried cherries (preferably tart; about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Whisk mayonnaise and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then cheese. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Toss torn lettuce leaves, half of cherries and half of bacon with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Top with remaining cherries and bacon and serve.

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