GRILLED BUTTER LETTUCE WITH CREAMY DRESSING

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Grilling gives lettuce charred edges that add extra flavor while keeping the inside nice and crunchy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
4 slices crusty bread
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 heads butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Stir in basil and chives; season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)
  • Brush both sides of bread with oil and grill, flipping once, until toasted, 3 minutes. Rub with garlic, season with salt, and cut into cubes.
  • Grill lettuce, cut side down, until charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve warm, topped with dressing and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

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