Butter Lettuce with Orange Slices
Portion Size: 1 cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 8 cups mixed salad greens or butter lettuce. | Washed and dried well |
| 1-2 medium oranges | Peeled, torn into pieces, pith removed |
| 1 avocado | Thinly sliced (optional) |
| 1/4 cup toasted nuts | Sliced almonds, pine nuts, etc |
| 6-8 sliced green onions | |
| Citrus Parmesan Dressing: | |
| 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese | |
| Zest and juice of 2 oranges | |
| 2 tablespoons shallots | Chopped shallots or minced red onion |
| ½ cup white wine vinegar | |
| 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil | Or half reg. + half lemon oil |
| ½ teaspoon salt | |
| ¼ teaspoon black pepper |
This is a gluten free recipe. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | In a medium bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, orange zest and juice, and the shallots. Whisk in the white wine vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper. | |
| 2 | Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Drizzle with dressing. Top with Avocado, nuts and green onions |
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