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Spur Heirloom Lettuces with Champagne Vinaigrette


September 9, 2008 · Updated 3:48 PM 

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SPUR HEIRLOOM LETTUCES WITH

CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Serves 3-4

2-3 heads of heirloom lettuces

3 (each) Easter Egg Radishes shaved thin

1 (each) shallot finely diced

1 TBS. finely sliced chives

1 TBS. finely chopped parsley

2 TBS. Ricotta Salata crumbled

Salt and pepper to taste

2 T Champagne Vinaigrette

CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

1/4 cup Champagne Vinegar

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

In a mixing bowl, drizzle the olive oil slowly into the vinegar while whisking to combine. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and gently toss together to coat the lettuces. Garnish with extra Ricotta Salata.

SPUR SMOKED SALMON CROSTINI

Serves 3-4

8 ounces cold smoked

salmon

8 ounces mascarpone

16 pieces crostini

4 ounces pickled shallots

2 ounces capers

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

CROSTINI

1 (each) baguette

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

Thinly slice the baguette on a bias so that your slices are three inches long. Place them on a cookie sheet and brush them with oil. Season with salt and pepper, then bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Let them cool.

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