Little Gem Lettuce Salad

Instructions

1. 1Place all of the measured ingredients in a blender, season with salt and pepper, and blend to combine; set aside.

For the salad:

1. 1Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set it aside. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Remove any loose outer leaves from the lettuce and trim the root ends, leaving enough to hold the leaves together. Hold the lettuce heads by the root end and dip them into the cold water several times, shaking gently as you lift to remove any dirt. Cut each head in half through the root end (or, if you’re using butter lettuce, into 4 wedges) and place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet; set aside.
2. 2To remove the seeds from the pomegranate, hold it cut-side down in your hand over a medium bowl and hit the back of it with a wooden spoon to release the seeds. Add cold water to the bowl to cover the seeds and let the membranes float to the top. Remove any membranes from the water and drain the seeds; set aside.
3. 3Segment the oranges and grapefruit: Slice 1/4 inch off the top and bottom of 1 of the fruits and set it flat on a work surface. Using a paring knife, follow the curve of the fruit and slice off any remaining peel and white pith. Working over a large bowl, slice between the membranes to release the segments, or supremes. (Chef Michael Symon demonstrates how to segment citrus in this CHOW Tip video.) Repeat with the remaining fruit; set aside.

To serve:

1. 1Place the lettuce wedges cut-side up in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the wedges and season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, toss gently to coat. Transfer the wedges to a serving platter.
2. 2Artfully scatter the pomegranate seeds, citrus segments (leave any juices behind in the bowl), and walnuts over the lettuce. Artfully drizzle another tablespoon of the dressing over the salad. Sprinkle the parsley and tarragon leaves evenly over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.