Ingredients

  • 2 heads Bibb lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 tbsp Woodford Reserve
  • 1/2 tsp each Bourbon Barrel Foods smoked sea salt and pepper (ground)
  • 2 tbsp fig vinegar
  • 6 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 shallot, minced (1 tbsp)
  • Optional: crumbled goat cheese

Method

  • Put raisins and bourbon in a ziploc bag and shake. Set aside to marinate.
  • CRemove lettuce from heads, clean and dry
  • Mix cayenne and sugar
  • Melt butter over medium low heat. Add liquid smoke.
  • Add walnuts to butter. Toss with spicy sugar to coat.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and warm, five or so minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until it's time to assemble to salad.
  • Whisk together fig vinegar, grapeseed oil and shallots. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When you're ready to eat the salad arrange lettuce in four bowls, top with walnuts and raisins (and cheese if you included), and toss with dressing.