Butter Lettuce Salad With Bacon, Dried Cherries and Roquefort Vi

Name: Butter Lettuce Salad With Bacon, Dried Cherries and Roquefort Vi
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, diced (about 3/4 cup); 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (about 4 ounces); 2 heads butter lettuce, outer leaves removed, remaining leaves torn into large pieces; 1/2 cup dried cherries (preferably tart ones)

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Recipe by MarieRynr

This is a fantastic salad. I got the recipe from Bon Appetit magazine.

READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

slices bacon, diced (about 3/4 cup)
3

tablespoons mayonnaise
2

tablespoons white wine vinegar
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cup vegetable oil
1

cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (about 4 ounces)
2

heads butter lettuce, outer leaves removed, remaining leaves torn into large pieces
¹⁄₂

cup dried cherries (preferably tart ones)

DIRECTIONS

Sauté bacon in heavy medium skillet until brown and crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel to drain.
Whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar.
Gradually whisk in oil, then cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss lettuce leaves, half of the cherries and half of the bacon with enough dressing to coat.
Divide salad among 6 plates.
Top with remaining cherries and bacon and serve.

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