Butter Lettuce Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Butter lettuce, also known as Boston or Bibb lettuce, has a buttery soft texture and a mild, sweet flavor. This salad also includes radicchio and a variety of mixed vegetables to add color and texture, tossed in a delicious sherry vinaigrette.

Ingredients for salad
1 head bu6er leaf lettuce, washed, dried, and leaves gently torn into pieces
1 small head radicchio, roughy chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 radishes, finely sliced
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 c chopped chives

Instructions for salad
Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Carefully toss with the dressing. Or, make individual composed salad plates and drizzle each with some dressing.

Ingredients for sherry vinaigrette
2 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp sherry vinegar
Zest & juice of one orange
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp shallot, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions for the vinaigrette:
Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor and refrigerate until serving. Makes about 3/4 cup of dressing.