IRISH SPRING SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK CREAM DRESSING

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Many Irish salad dressings are called cream dressings because they include lots of cream. Here, we've added whole-grain mustard for extra tang.

Provided by Beth Renzetti

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

SALAD
2 large eggs
6 oz asparagus, trimmed
1 medium head butter lettuce, leaves separated (4 cups)
1 small bunch watercress, trimmed (1½ cups)
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
5 medium radishes, tops removed and cut into quarters
DRESSING
1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp light brown sugar
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp heavy cream
2 Tbsp buttermilk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place eggs in medium saucepan and fill with water to cover eggs by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cover saucepan with lid. Let eggs sit 10 minutes, then remove with slotted spoon and place in bowl of cold water. Remove shells when cool.
  • 2. Bring water back to a boil, and add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes, or until bright green. Rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Cut into ½-inch diagonal slices.
  • 3. To make Dressing: Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, and sugar in small bowl, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in mayonnaise and buttermilk until smooth.
  • 4. To assemble Salad: Lay butter lettuce leaves on 2 large plates followed by asparagus, watercress, cucumber, and radishes. Slice eggs into quarters, and arrange on top of Salad. Drizzle 2 Tbs. dressing over each serving.

Jerry Lentz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. I love that it's so versatile and can be made with different greens and toppings.


Farhan Qureshi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kamsy
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The buttermilk dressing is so creamy and tangy, and it pairs perfectly with the sweet and crunchy strawberries.


Eden Ya
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This is my go-to salad for summer parties. It's so light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Hassanansari120 Hassanansari120
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good that I've even used it on other salads.


Sabina Ambe
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.


Julio Mploukou
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I was a little hesitant to try this salad because I'm not a big fan of buttermilk. But I'm so glad I did! The dressing is amazing and the salad is so refreshing.


Shahid Rajput
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Rakibul Rakibul
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The Irish Spring mix is so flavorful and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kwanele aka Mthethwa
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I especially loved the buttermilk cream dressing. It's so light and refreshing.