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Boston Lettuce Wedges with Zinfandel Vinaigrette and Stilton

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We'll admit it—we all love a wedge of iceberg with blue-cheese dressing. So there's no need to apologize for serving this beautiful plate of sweet lettuce, slices of good Stilton, and toasted walnuts, along with an excellent vinaigrette that brings out the best in all of them.

Cooks' notes:

· Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. · Nuts can be toasted 1 day ahead and cooled, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 large heads Boston lettuce
3 tablespoons Zinfandel vinegar or other good-quality red-wine vinegar (preferably "O" brand)
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup walnut oil
1 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/4 pound Stilton, crumbled or shaved (with a cheese plane)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Quarter lettuce heads lengthwise, keeping stem ends attached. Carefully wash in cold water, then dry in a salad spinner.

    Step 2

    Whisk together vinegar, shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, then add oils in a slow stream, whisking until combined.

    Step 3

    Spoon vinaigrette over lettuce wedges, then scatter with nuts and cheese.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 275 calories
27 g fat (5 g saturated)
10 mg cholesterol
198 mg sodium
4 g carbohydrates
1 g fiber
6 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data
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