Photo: Wedge Salad with Raspberry-Chocolate Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
Croutons:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chocolate-balsamic vinegar (can be found in gourmet and specialty food stores)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered
- One 4-ounce chocolate bar with bacon pieces, such as Vosges, roughly chopped (can be found in gourmet and specialty food stores)
- Special equipment: a 1- to 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter
Directions
For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drizzle the bread with olive oil. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out pieces of the bread and place on a baking sheet. Bake until crispy and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
For the vinaigrette: In a blender, combine the raspberries, oil, chocolate-balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Place the wedges of lettuce on 4 plates and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with the chopped chocolate and croutons before serving.
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By vlockwood
Austin, TX
on March 16, 2013
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I tried this, being skeptical, and found it to be absolutely scrumptious!!!
I also added the honey-almond salad accents to the salad. I will definitely use it again. It goes well with cocoa-rubbed pork tenderloin. It also makes a gorgeous presentation.
By twright_6384372
Dallas, TX
on February 18, 2013
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wonderful dressing! all of the flavors are perfect together and the color was vibrant. beautiful on the plate
By long916_11441248
South Bay Los A...
on February 16, 2013
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What a fun salad for Valentine's Day! I wasn't sure how it would taste, but wanted to carry the chocolate theme throughout the meal. Even had the small heart shaped cookie cutter and already had chocolate balsamic vinegar which was half the battle. Was pleasantly surprised. Very tasty combination with the croutons and the crumbled chocolate bacon bar and the pretty red color of the vinaigrette made a fun presentation.
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