Butterhead and Mesclun Salad W/Grilled Star Fruit (Carambola) an
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 14 finely chopped mixed herbs such as thyme, tarragon, chives or 14 parsley
- 13 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 star fruit, cut crossways into 1/4 inch slices
- 14 head butterhead lettuce, washed and leaves separated
- 2 cups mixed greens, washed
- 12 head radicchio, finely sliced
- 16 fresh edible flowers (such as nasturtiums, chive blossoms or pansies)
- Combine the champagne vinegar, herbs, garlic and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and allow to steep 15 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the oil until completely emulsified.
- Prepare the grill or broiler for the star fruit.
- Lightly grill or broil the fruit for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Place the lettuce leaves on serving plates.
- Mound the mesclun greens on top.
- Garnish with the radicchio.
- Arrange the edible flowers and star fruit on the lettuce leaves around the edge of the plate.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
champagne vinegar, garlic, mixed herbs, olive oil, salt, fruit, butterhead lettuce, mixed greens, head radicchio, flowers
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/butterhead-and-mesclun-salad-w-grilled-star-fruit-carambola-an-464495 (may not work)