BUTTER-LETTUCE SALAD WITH AVOCADO-BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Avocado, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, and buttermilk create a powerhouse dressing for a simple salad of butter lettuce, cucumber, and radishes. Crumbled bacon adds a welcome smoky note.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 ripe avocado
1 small clove garlic
1/4 cup dill sprigs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated and torn into 2-inch pieces
1 small Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine avocado, garlic, dill, lemon juice, buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (If dressing is too thick, add more water, a tablespoon at a time.)
  • Toss together lettuce, cucumber, bacon, and radishes in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing. Serve remaining dressing on the side, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Anand Kumar
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing!


Waad Haitham
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This salad is a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


moses kay
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I can't wait to try this salad. It looks so delicious!


Michaela Gomez
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Jasmine Ponce
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I love the creamy buttermilk dressing in this salad. It's the perfect complement to the crisp lettuce and avocado.


M Nabeel
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zhaid Balil
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ahmad Gondal
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This salad is light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Peter Townsend
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good that I've started using it on other salads as well.


Creadele Harrison
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the avocado adds a nice richness. I also added some chopped bacon for a little extra flavor.