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

mim arfin
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This recipe seems like it would be a healthy and refreshing side dish.


sky moon
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I'm not sure about grilling lettuce, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Julisa Watkins
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Khan Bugti
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I'm going to try this recipe with other types of lettuce.


Eniola Sulaimon
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Peace Kiconco
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Md Rayhan Hossain
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


MD Roton Khan
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I love how healthy and flavorful this dish is.


Sajim Islam
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This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue.


S M Asik
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce, but this recipe made me a believer.


Jaz Orgasm
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lettuce.


Aniso ahmed cadnaancabdnourca
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The dressing was a bit too rich for my taste, but the grilled lettuce was amazing.


Geannette Jones
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I've never grilled lettuce before, but this recipe made it easy and delicious.


Uday Mandal
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This grilled butter lettuce recipe was a hit! The creamy dressing was so flavorful and complemented the grilled lettuce perfectly.