Butter Lettuce With Dried Cranberries and Brie |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Try making your own croutons for this salad or use my French Bread Croutons. Camembert is another good substitute for brie. Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
1/4 cup port wine |
4 ounces brie cheese, cheesek cut up |
1 head butter lettuce, torn |
2/3 cup crouton |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons cranberry juice |
1 tablespoon basil pesto (or 1 tablespoon basil leaves-not dried) |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
salt, to taste |
fresh cracked pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. In small non-reactive bowl combine the dried cranberries and port wine. Let stand 1 hour, stirring a few times. Drain after one hour and discard port.
2. DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with tight fitting lid and shake well. Yield: 1/3 cup.
3. SALAD: Combine the drained cranberries, cheese, butter lettuce and croutons into a large salad bowl. Toss.
4. Serve salad dressing on side.
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