Day 131 Butter Lettuce and Spinach with Citrus and Avocado

Butter Lettuce and Spinach with Citrus and Avocado

1 Head Butter or Bibb Lettuce
1 Small Bunch Young Spinach Leaves
2 Ruby Grapefruit
2 Avocados
4 Teaspoons Sherry
2 Teaspoons Raspberry Vinegar
1 Shallot, finely diced
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
7 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Springs Mint, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Chives, sliced
Mixed Peppercorns to taste, ground

Ingredients

1.  Sliced the lettuce and remove the stems from the spinach.  Combine in a large bowl.

2.  Peel the grapefruit with a knife so that all the white pith is gone.  Using a sharp knife,  cut each segment from the membranes over a small bowl to catch the juice.  Cut each section into 2 or  pieces and add the lettuce mix.

3.  Add the sherry, vinegar, shallot,salt, oil, mint, chives and pepper to the bowl with the grapefruit juice.  Whisk well.

4.  Slice the avocado.  Place the lettuce mix on a plate, add some avocado slices and the vinaigrette.

Goes well with Cheese and Nut Burger.

Pairs well with 2014 Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel.

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Day 77 Boston Lettuce Salad with Orange Shallot Dressing

Boston Lettuce Salad with Orange Shallot Dressing

Dressing
1/4 Cup Just Mayo
2 Teaspoons Stoneground Mustard
1/4 Cup Orange Juice
1 Shallot, finely chopped
Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste

Salad
1 Large or 2 Small Heads of Boston Lettuce, shredded
1 Cup Carrot, grated
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half

Dressing

1.  Whisk all dressing ingredients together.

Salad

2.  Mix all salad ingredients together.  Pour dressing over,

It is that easy.

Goes well with Tofu and Roasted Pepper

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Day 65 Tofu, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

Tofu, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

1 Tablespoon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon Adobo Sauce from canned chipotle peppers
14 Ounces Extra Firm Tofu
4 Tablespoons Just Mayo
8 Slices Whole Wheat Bread, toasted
4 Pieces Green Leaf Lettuce
2 Tomatoes, sliced

1.  Preheat oven to 475F.  Coat a baking sheet with oil.

2.  Combine mustard, soy sauce, and adobo sauce in a small bowl.  Slice tofu into 8 pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel and place on baking sheet.  Brush half the sauce over the tofu then flip the tofu pieces and brush with the remaining sauce.

Ready to bake tofu

3.  Bake the tofu for 20 minutes.

Baked tofu

4.  Spread mayo on toasted bread. Place tofu, lettuce and tomatoes on the bread to make 4 sandwiches.


Goes well with Broccoli Slaw
Soundtrack AC/DC - Back in Black