Ingredients

  • 1 head leafy lettuce
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 x long european cucumber
  • 1 x fresh beet, (8-ounce)
  • 3 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp dijon style mustard
  • 2 tsp orange grated rind
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 c. vegetable oil

Method

  • Separate the head of leafy green lettuce into individual leaves.
  • Wash and blot dry with paper toweling.
  • Gather half the leaves together and then cut crosswise into 1 inch wide strips.
  • Repeat with the romaine lettuce.
  • Alternate whole leaves of the lettuce and romaine around the inside edge of a large salad bowl.
  • Fill the center with shredded lettuce and romaine.
  • Cover with damp paper toweling.
  • Chill till serving time.
  • Scrub and cut the cucumber in half lengthwise; cut crosswise into thin half-moons.
  • Place in plastic bag and chill.
  • Combine orange juice, lemon juice, honey, mustard, orange rind and salt in small bowl.
  • Whisk in oil till well blended.
  • Chill till ready to use.
  • Pour about half the dressing over lettuce strips; toss to coat.
  • Arrange cucumbers in circles in center; arrange shredded beet around cucumber.
  • Serve with remaining dressing.