Smoky Oak Leaf Salad with Herb-Infused Tobacco Vinaigrette

A creative and safe salad inspired by the concept of poison oak and fresh tobacco leaves, using edible oak lettuce and a unique herbaceous vinaigrette infused with tobacco essence for a smoky depth.

Salad
Easy 10 min 150 cal
Steps

1. Thoroughly wash and dry the oak leaf lettuce, basil leaves, and arugula. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of dried tobacco leaf powder or a few drops of liquid smoke to create the vinaigrette. 3. Toss the oak leaf lettuce, basil, and arugula with the vinaigrette until evenly coated. 4. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top for crunch. 5. Serve immediately as a fresh and smoky-flavored salad.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh oak leaf lettuce (red or green) 3 fresh basil leaves 1 small handful arugula 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 1 teaspoon dried culinary tobacco leaf powder (food grade, for flavoring, optional) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon honey Salt and black pepper to taste A few drops of liquid smoke (optional)

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