Instructions: Prepare the nectarine and plum: halve, pit, peel (optional) and slice into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the orange, reserving the juice as you remove the rind with a knife and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place the fruit in a bowl. Add the reserved juice from the orange. spring with sugar if necessary. Trim and cut the green onion. Add to the fruit bowl. While the fruit stands, wash and spin dry (gently) the lettuce leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a serving bowl.

Combine the pineapple juice, spice, and ginger in a small bowl or cup measure. Using a fork, stir in about drops of dark sesame oil, until aromatic. Add the fruit to the lettuce; pour on the dressing. Toss and serve. Offer pepper and salt at table.

Description: "Tree fruit: plum, nectarine, orange"

Serving Ideas : Cup of soup and small sandwich.

NOTES : Buttercrunch is a soft lettuce, not usually found at the supermarket because it doesnt ship well. Look for it at farmers markets or produce stands. These butterheads are popular in Europe where many of them were developed. Buttercrunch is flavorful and crunchy when fresh from the garden; it is mildly spicy.

Wonderful butterhead lettuce, fresh from the garden. I used a little juice with the gingerroot to get a good mushy puree.

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