KENTUCKY BIBB SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

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This salad is served at many Kentucky Derby parties. It makes a great summertime salad and the bite from the vinaigrette is just perfect.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 heads bibb lettuce
1/4 lb maytag blue cheese
1/8 cup strawberry, sliced
1 -2 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon warm water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dry oregano leaves
1/2 tablespoon dry basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup olive oil
1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Basic Recipe: Remove roots from Bibb lettuce and cut into quarters. Toss with apple cider vinaigrette, bleu cheese, candied pecans and strawberries. Place on serving platter and garnish with cinnamon raisin croutons.
  • To Make Candied Pecans: Mix powdered sugar and water. Dust pecans with powdered sugar mixture on parchment paper and bake at 275 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • To Make Apple Cider Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, except the olive oil. Add the olive oil gradually and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
  • To Make Cinnamon Raisin Croutons: Cut bread into ½ inch cubes. Melt butter and toss bread cubes with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2017, Fat 206.7, SaturatedFat 57.9, Cholesterol 164.7, Sodium 2131.2, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 16.6, Protein 20.2

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