Butter Lettuce, Pomelo And Cara Cara Salad With Oli

Name: Butter Lettuce, Pomelo And Cara Cara Salad With Olives And Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Salad; 1 small head butter lettuce, torn into medium pieces; 1 pomelo, peeled and cut into supremes (See note below about reserving some juice.); 1 Cara Cara orange, peeled and cut into supremes; 8-10 Picholine or Castelvetrano olives (or use both kinds); 8 - 10 Marcona almonds (or any roasted whole almonds); The Dressing; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon juice; 1 tablespoon pomelo juice (See note below.); 1 teaspoon grated zest of a Meyer lemon; 1 teaspoon grated zest of a pomelo; 1 tiny pinch of ground coriander (or, for a completely different take, finely crushed star anise); 1 tiny pinch of salt, plus more, to taste, if desired; A few drops of honey (or more to taste, depending on the tartness of your pomelo); 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, to taste; Black or white peppercorns

Servings: persons

The Salad
1 small head butter lettuce, torn into medium pieces
1 pomelo, peeled and cut into supremes (See note below about reserving some juice.)
1 Cara Cara orange, peeled and cut into supremes
8-10 Picholine or Castelvetrano olives (or use both kinds)
8 - 10 Marcona almonds (or any roasted whole almonds)
The Dressing
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon Meyer lemon juice
1 tablespoon pomelo juice (See note below.)
1 teaspoon grated zest of a Meyer lemon
1 teaspoon grated zest of a pomelo
1 tiny pinch of ground coriander (or, for a completely different take, finely crushed star anise)
1 tiny pinch of salt, plus more, to taste, if desired
A few drops of honey (or more to taste, depending on the tartness of your pomelo)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, to taste
Black or white peppercorns

1
Mix all of the ingredients for the dressing except the olive oil in a jar; stir well and allow it to sit for at least an hour.
2
Strain, if you're so inclined. Otherwise, add the olive oil and shake well for about thirty seconds.
3
Toss the lettuce in about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. If that's not enough, add a bit more and toss again. Test for salt and correct.
4
Arrange the lettuce on a plate, then arrange the other ingredients. Drizzle on more dressing if desired. Grind on some black or white pepper.
5
Enjoy!! ;o)
6
N.B. To get the pomelo juice you need for this, simply use a strainer that's larger than your fist, through which you squeeze hard with your hand what's left after cutting away the supremes. ;o)

1616

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Salad, 1 small head butter lettuce, torn into medium pieces, 1 pomelo, peeled and cut into supremes (See note below about reserving some juice.), 1 Cara Cara orange, peeled and cut into supremes, and more.

Yes, Butter Lettuce, Pomelo And Cara Cara Salad With Olives And Citrus Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Butter Lettuce, Pomelo And Cara Cara Salad With Olives And Citrus Vinaigrette

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