Lettuce Wedges with Warm Mustard Dressing Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyCourse
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Iceberg lettuce - 1 head
 Unsalted margarine - 2 tablespoons
 All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
 Dijon mustard - 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
 Honey1 Tablespoon
 White wine Worcestershire sauce - 2 teaspoons
 Skim milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Unsweetened orange juice - 1/4 cup
 Orange rind2 Teaspoon, grated

Directions

MAKING
1) Rinse the letuce and remove the core.
2) Cut the lettuce into 12 wedges and place them on a serving platter.
3) Cover the lettuce and chill it thoroughly.
4) In a medium saucepan placed over moderate heat, melt the margarine.
5) Add the mustard, flour, honey and Worcestershire sauce. Cook the contents for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6) Add the milk very gradually and continue to cook and stir, till the mixutre is thick and bubble.
7) Add the orange rind and juice and cook till completely heated.
8) Over the chilled lettuce leaves, pour the warm mustard mixture.

SERVING
9) Serve the salad right away, as an appetizer.
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