For this salad, you want to use a softer lettuce such as a butter lettuce or green or red leaf. It works better with the blueberries, as something crunchier, like romaine, might overwhelm the berries texture and flavor. The dressing uses basil as the herb, but you could try mint instead. A little arugula would work well, but go lightly or the sharpness could drown out the other ingredients.
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This recipe is for a salad that is used as a topping for breaded chops. The contrast between the hot crisp chop and the cool salad with its peppery bite and slight acid from tomatoes and vinaigrette makes for a wonderful dish. This salad is also excellent on its own, or as a topping for bruschetta.
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INGREDIENTS:
4 pork loin chops cut thick, around 4-6 oz. each ½ pound of apples such as Granny Smith, Cameo, or Golden Delicious (1 Large or 2 medium), cut into ¼ inch thick slices or ½” cubes 1 medium shallot, minced 1 oz. high quality apple brandy such as Osocalis*, or a French Calvados. Cognac or brandy may be used as well. 4 oz apple cider or juice ½ tsp fresh minced rosemaryContinue reading »
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