February 8, 2008

Witlof Salad with Pecans

Can’t wait for your next salad treat? Want some Witlof Salad with Pecans? Here’s how to make one. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

5 heads witlof, washed
1 red delicious apple, quartered
1 granny smith apple, quartered
juice of 1 lemon
200g young rocket leaves
160g pecan nuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
100g gorgonzola or blue castello, crumbled

For the dressing :

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons walnut oil
4 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar
1 large spring onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper

(serves 6 persons)

Procedure:

1. Cut the witlof in half, lengthwise then lay the witlof cut side down on a board and cut the leaves into thin strips.
2. Toss apples with the lemon juice.
3. Wash the rocket leaves and drain well.
4. In a bowl, combine witlof, apple slices, rocket, toasted pecans, and blue cheese.
5. Whisk together walnut and olive oil, sherry-wine vinegar and spring onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Drizzle over the salad and toss.
7. Serve immediately.

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