Little Gem Salad

Made in minutes, but unforgettable, this salad is like no other. A symphony of crisp lettuce, tangy dressing, and crunchy walnuts, it's an elegant dish for any occasion.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 medium heads Little Gem Lettuce
• 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut stems from lettuce heads and remove any wilted outer leaves. Separate leaves and add to a large bowl of cold water; agitate leaves to let dirt drift to the bottom. Lift leaves out of the water and transfer to a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel; spin or pat dry. Transfer clean, dry leaves to large salad bowl.
2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey and shallot until combined. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3Drizzle dressing over little gem leaves and toss with clean hands (my preference) or salad servers until evenly coated. Arrange dressed leaves on a large serving platter or divide between 4 individual salad plates. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve.