Boston Lettuce Wedges with Zinfandel Vinaigrette and Stilton

Forgot my forks...

• nylvod

• 12/5/2015

I'm usually annoyed by reviews that change everything about a recipe, but that's going to be me this time. The recipe appealed so much to me but we don't have enough blue cheese lovers in the family. So, I used it as a jumping off point. I made the vinaigrette as written with the walnut oil, but couldn't find zinfandel vinegar or "O" brand at my grocery store. So I used good old Regina red wine vinegar and needed to double the amount to my taste. For the salad, I used the Boston lettuce and added quartered figs, diced pear and candied walnuts instead of toasting my own. It was so tasty, the vinaigrette was fabulous. I got huge raves and every salad plate came back empty. My point is the dressing is delicious--just dial to your own taste and the salad can be whatever inspires you. Happy Holidays!

• nylvod

• Northern New Jersey

• 11/28/2015

It had never occurred to me to eat a wedge of anything other than iceburg, but this lettuce is pretty tasty and was easy to find. I didn't have Zinfandel vingear, so used red wine vinegar I had on hand. All summer I had been using just EVOO on salads and completely missed how wonderful walnut oil is! I store it in the fridge and it doesn't solidify like peanut oil does. Worth the investment!

• Anonymous

• Salt Lake

• 1/26/2010

This wedge salad is simple and elegant. It is perfect for any dinner party or just a night at home. The vinaigrette goes great on an arugula and granny smith apple salad as well. One of my favorites.

• angelakj

• 4/4/2009

way better than it sounds, followed exactly, two years in a row, fabulous!

• emuprichard

• sf

• 12/29/2008

Very easy and very good (especially when it accompanies a Christmas dinner where so many other dishes require time/attention). Keep the core of the lettuce intact and it maintains the wedge shape. Made with very few modifications (a little salt&pepper int he dressing; a litte heavy on the vinegar) and it was enjoyed by all. Next year I might add some craisins for a more festive look.

• bethk1

• Glenwood, MD

• 12/26/2008

Eh.... it was ok. Good for a basic salad, but not much to it.

• Anonymous

• Dallas, Tx

• 12/27/2007

The vinaigrette is wonderful, a perfect compliment to the stilton. I added fresh pears, which were excellent. The lettuce did not maintain its "wedge" shape, but it was good regardless. TIP: walnut oil should be kept refrigerated to prevent it from going rancid.

• kristibelle5

• atlanta, ga

• 12/27/2007

Fantabulous--all the guilty pleasure of nutritionless ice berg & blue cheese with the added nutrients of real leaf lettuce! :-)

• ipsion

• 12/22/2007

Excellent Salad. No way can you possibly obtain equally good results using a white vinegar -- gotta have the Zin. And why the heck did the first reviewer say s/he didn't like 'store bought' dressings? Does anybody else who has actually READ the recipe see anything about a store bought dressing? OMG...it's not rocket science to read a recipe before trying it...Enjoy...

• Anonymous

• The Great NW

• 12/20/2007

This was an excellent wedge salad. You would not attain the same result substituting a white vinegar for a red wine vinegar as powerful as a Zin (and the O brand is the best)! (nor do I see any store-bought dressing). When made according to the recipe, it is quite good!

• Anonymous

• Toronto, ON

• 12/20/2007

This was OK. I couldn't find the Zinfandel Vinaigrette so I substituted with an Italian white Vinegar. I was not impressed with the walnut oil or walnuts. I like a salad with alot of vinegar and flavor. I am not into store bought dressings. I would not make this again.

• sandyschwab

• 12/19/2007