Salads

Simple Witlof Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

A refreshing instant salad perfect for a barbecue or dinner party.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Preparation Only

Ingredients

• 4 witlof
• 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 100g gorgonzola, crumbled

Sherry Vinaigrette

• 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 golden shallot, minced
• 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper 

Preparation Instructions

• Cut witlof in half lengthwise, remove core, separate inner leaves, wash, dry.
• Arrange leaves around a plate.
• Sprinkle walnuts over leaves.
• Use a teaspoon to place dollops of crumbled gorgonzola onto leaves, ensuring each leaf has about four dollops.
• Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
• Drizzle vinaigrette generously over leaves, coating well.
• Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.