Strawberry Macadamia Salad

== Description ==
Serve this as a first course before the Veal medallions or Whitefish.
* Makes 8 servings 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup toasted macadamia nuts
* 1 pint Michigan strawberries, washed and drained
* ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* salt and pepper
* 1 large head bibb lettuce, washed and dried
* 4 large Belgian endive, washed and dried 
== Directions ==
# Split the macadamia nuts in half and set aside.
# Stem strawberries and slice about ¼ inch thick.
# Using a food processor, purée ⅔ cup of the sliced strawberries with the vinegar.
# Add the oil and process for 30 to 40 seconds until the dressing is well combined.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# If the berries are not sweet, add a teaspoon or two of sugar.
# Put 2 leaves of bibb lettuce on each of 8 chilled plates.
# Arrange 7 leaves of endive on top, like spokes in a wheel.
# Fan out 8 slices of strawberries in the center.
# If assembling ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate plates.
# Just before serving, spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons dressing over the strawberries and top with the toasted nuts.
# The dressing can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Category:Malawian Salads
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