Boston Lettuce Salad With Creamy Orange Shallot Dressing Recipes

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD WITH CREAMY ORANGE SHALLOT DRESSING

Steps:

• To prepare dressing: Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in orange juice until smooth. Stir in shallot. Season with pepper.
• To prepare salad: Divide lettuce among 4 plates and scatter carrot and tomatoes on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle with tarragon (or chives), if desired. Serve immediately.

CREAMY ORANGE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium-sized pot, combine sugar, flour and salt; slowly whisk in evaporated milk (the little can), orange juice and egg.
• Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, just until dressing just comes to a boil and begins to thicken.
• Remove from heat and pour into a covered jar.
• Refrigerate until cool.
• Ideal served on a salad made with cooked chicken and tinned mandarin orange slices.

ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine salad ingredients 1-2 hours before serving.
• Make dressing up to a day ahead or as close as 20 minutes before serving.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly.
• Serve immediately.

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD WITH CELERY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, Dijon, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and celery; toss to coat.