Ingredients

  • 2 sm or possibly l large head butter lettuce (about 1 lb., total)
  • 2 sm oranges
  • 1/2 c. pecan halves
  • 1 ounce Asiago cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
  • 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp paprika

Method

  • The variety of colors and textures make this salad a favorite.
  • The orange flavor in both the salad and the dressing are a refreshing and tangy complement to the rich sauce on the lamb shanks in this autumn menu.
  • Wash and dry lettuce and store in refrigerator to crisp.
  • Peel the 2 oranges, cut in half crosswise, remove seeds and break segments apart.
  • Toast pecan halves in a dry frying pan set over medium-low heat for 5 min, or possibly till they become fragrant.
  • With a cheese plane or possibly vegetable peeler, shave the Asiago cheese.
  • Place the orange juice in a bowl and slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Tear the lettuce and toss with the dressing.
  • Dish up onto a platter or possibly individual plates.
  • Top with orange segments, pecan halves and shaved cheese.