Bibb Lettuce Watercress And Radish Salad Recipes

BIBB LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Carefully cut out the core from each head of lettuce and separate the leaves, but keep each head of lettuce together; discard any tough outer leaves. Because each head of lettuce will be reassembled, the easiest way to work is with one head at a time. First, place the leaves in a bowl of cold water to refresh them and remove any dirt, then lift out and spin-dry in a salad spinner.
• Place the leaves from a single head of lettuce in a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, a few grinds of pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the shallots and chives, and 1 tablespoon each of the parsley, tarragon, and chervil. Then toss gently with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Repeat with the remaining heads.
• For each serving, arrange the outer lettuce leaves as a base on the plate and rebuild each head of lettuce, ending with the smallest, most tender leaves.

WATERCRESS, RADICCHIO, AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Add watercress, radicchio, and radishes. Toss to evenly coat in dressing; serve.

CREAMY BIBB SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse 2 or 3 anchovy fillets, then puree in a blender with a handful each of chopped chives and parsley and the juice of 1 lemon. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle over Bibb lettuce.

LETTUCE RADISH SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine and stir together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper. Set aside.
• Rinse and paper towel pat dry all vegetables.
• In a medium salad bowl, combine 4 small thinly sliced cucumbers, 1 bunch thinly sliced radishes and 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives. (Using Benriner Mandoline makes it extra easy).
• Chop 1 large romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad.
• Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette and toss gently until salad is evenly coated. You can also drizzle without tossing the salad and serve.

MUSHROOM, RADISH, AND BIBB LETTUCE SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Pit and peel avocado and mash enough to measure 1/4 cup. In a blender purée mashed avocado with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
• Discard any discolored lettuce leaves. Separately cut mushrooms and radishes into thin slices. In a small bowl combine mushrooms and 2 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Divide lettuce among 6 salad bowls or plates and top with mushrooms, radishes, and parsley. Drizzle salads with some remaining dressing.

BIBB LETTUCE SALAD WITH RADISHES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; place pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, tossing once, until golden, 6 to 7 minutes (remove and let cool).
• In a serving bowl, toss together lettuce, radishes, and pine nuts.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients OR place them in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.
• Drizzle salad with 6 tablespoons of the dressing and toss well; grind addition black pepper over top, if desired (looks pretty).

BIBB, WATERCRESS, AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In a large bowl toss the greens with the dressing.

BEETS WITH WATERCRESS AND BIBB LETTUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide beets between 2 parchment-lined pieces of foil. Fold each in half, crimping edges to seal. Place packets on a baking sheet, and roast until beets are tender, about 1 hour, 20 minutes. Peel, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and wedges.
• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add oil, whisking until emulsified. Arrange greens and beets on a platter. Drizzle with dressing, and season with pepper.

BIBB LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in bowl to blend. Whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Combine lettuce, watercress, green onions, and radishes in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat and serve. TEST-KITCHEN TIP: To keep watercress fresh for up to three days, store in the refrigerator in a deep bowl with the leafy tops submerged in cold water - yes, upside down. Drain well before using.