Best 6 Grilled Butter Lettuce With Creamy Dressing Recipes

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Grilled butter lettuce with creamy dressing is a delectable and healthy dish that combines the flavors of grilled lettuce, creamy dressing, and various toppings. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

GRILLED SHRIMP LETTUCE CUPS WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE



Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups with Creamy Herb Sauce image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

24 shrimp (U16 size), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
8 lettuce cups
Creamy Herb Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh dill leaves
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili paste
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Juice of up to 2 lemons
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high.
  • Double-skewer the shrimp with 2 metal skewers, one skewer through the thicker part of the shrimp and one close to the tail (wooden skewers will work too, but soak for 30 minutes in water first); skewer 6 shrimp per skewer set. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and skewers.
  • Mix together the paprika, garlic powder and coriander in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the shrimp with the seasoning mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes a side.
  • Arrange the shrimp on the lettuce cups and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Sauce. Top with the cilantro and dill.
  • Combine the yogurt, cilantro, dill, mayonnaise, chili paste and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice as needed to make the sauce as thick, thin or acidic as you'd like. Season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED BUTTER LETTUCE WITH BUTTERMILK-CHIVE DRESSING



Grilled Butter Lettuce with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing image

This is so much better than your average green salad. The grilled lettuce has crisp, caramelized edges offset by a cool, tangy dressing.

Provided by Robert Hellen

Categories     Side dishes

Yield eight.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup crème fraîche
2 Tbs. mayonnaise
2 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil for the grill
4 large heads butter lettuce, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, crème fraîche, mayonnaise, chives, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt. (The dressing may be made up to 1 day ahead and kept refrigerated.) Prepare a gas or charcoal grill fire for direct cooking over medium-high (500°F) heat. Lightly oil the grill grates. Lightly season the lettuce with 1/4 tsp. salt. Grill cut side down until wilted, lightly charred, and the cores are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the grilled lettuce to a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing (you won't need all the dressing; refrigerate leftovers for 2 to 3 days). Lightly sprinkle the lettuce with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize eight., Calories 40 kcal, Fat 30 kcal, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 60 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

LETTUCE WITH CREAM DRESSING



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"THIS IS one of my mom's original recipes. Though it is very simple to make this dressing, the sweet-sour combination plus the tang of the onion seems to convince people there is some secret ingredient. All my daughters now make this salad as standard fare in their homes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups torn leaf or iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/3 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream or sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar and cream or sour cream until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth. Stir in green onion. Just before serving, pour over lettuce; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRILLED CALIFORNIA NECTARINE AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON AND PISTACHIOS



Grilled California Nectarine and Butter Lettuce Salad with Bacon and Pistachios image

Grilled nectarine and chicken breast are tossed with a nectarine dressing, pistachio nuts and bacon in this flavorful and lively salad.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 California nectarine, peeled and pitted
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry or champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 each California nectarine, pitted
4 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
8 cups washed and torn butter lettuce, lightly packed
⅓ cup shelled pistachios
6 strips crisp, cooked bacon, crumbled
2 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Cut each nectarine into 8 slices. Place on a well-oiled grill over medium-high heat and cook for a few minutes on each side to lightly brown. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place on grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let cool.* Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Cut chicken into bite-size strips and add to bowl with pistachios, bacon, green onions and dressing; toss well. Add grilled nectarines and toss again lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 542.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

BOSTON LETTUCE WITH CHIVES AND BUTTER DRESSING



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Although it may sound heavy, this dressing has a light, silky texture that keeps it from weighing down the delicate lettuce. The salad needs to be eaten immediately, before the dressing cools. Serve it as a first course or a side dish-it would go especially well with grilled steak.

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
1 head Boston lettuce, larger leaves torn into pieces
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into slices
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chives over lettuce in a large bowl.
  • Heat butter and garlic in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and butter has a slightly nutty aroma (there will be golden-brown bits of milk solids on bottom of pan), about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss salad with dressing and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the perfect grilled butter lettuce, choose lettuce heads that are small and firm with tightly packed leaves.
  • To prevent the lettuce from wilting, grill it over high heat for a short period of time, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality butter for the dressing, as it will add a rich, creamy flavor to the dish.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Season the dressing to your taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the grilled butter lettuce with the creamy dressing immediately.

Conclusion:

Grilled butter lettuce with creamy dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all summer long. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Whether you're grilling it for a backyard barbecue or serving it as a side dish for a weeknight meal, grilled butter lettuce is a surefire hit.

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