RED LEAF LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Red Leaf Lettuce, Watercress, and Cucumber Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Garlic     Mustard     Cucumber     Spring     Sour Cream     Watercress     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

For dressing
1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, or to taste
For salad
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small head red leaf lettuce (1/2 pound), torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make salad:
  • Soak onion in 1 cup cold water 10 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
  • Toss lettuce, watercress, and cucumber together in a bowl and divide among 6 plates. Spoon dressing over, then sprinkle salads with onion.

jesse rowe
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so refreshing and light, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


rehan memon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


shreeram Paudel श्रीराम पौडेल
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I love the tangy buttermilk dressing. It really makes this salad pop.


Miracle Chidimma
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've added different ingredients to it each time I've made it, and it's always delicious.


James Glass
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ateeq Ateeq
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Hassan butt Hassan butt
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad for any occasion.


Isaac Plaatjies
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rafin Rahman fire free
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I love the crunch of the watercress in this salad. It's a nice contrast to the soft lettuce and cucumber.


India van Didden
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so refreshing and light.


Zorak jattak Zorak
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Cornelia Gallautz
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very low in calories, so it's a great choice for those who are watching their weight.


Mindi Johnson
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I'm not usually a fan of buttermilk, but this dressing was really good. It was tangy and creamy, and it perfectly complemented the salad.


Emarn MD emonhasanjoy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. I also added some crumbled bacon and it was amazing!


Chxrley S
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make, yet it's so delicious.


Razak Fuseini
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This is such a refreshing and flavorful salad. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit!


muheki Dickson
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This salad was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I loved the crunch of the red leaf lettuce and watercress, the coolness of the cucumber, and the tangy buttermilk dressing.