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

Eshal Zulfiqar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lettuce. The grilled lettuce is delicious and the dressing is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ghulam ali Bhatti344
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I love this recipe! The grilled lettuce is so flavorful and the dressing is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ariyanna caminos
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious! The grilled lettuce is a nice change from the usual salad and the dressing is perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dragan Gurdulić
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The grilled lettuce is healthy and the dressing is light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shahid Tahir
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I love the smoky flavor that the grilled lettuce adds to this salad. The dressing is also very creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anupam Sharma
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lettuce. The grilled lettuce is delicious and the dressing is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Melody Jonah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the grilled lettuce and the creamy dressing. It was a great way to use up some of my garden lettuce.


Steph O
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The grilled lettuce was a nice change from the usual salad and the dressing was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohammed Alshatti
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lettuce was grilled perfectly and the dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Maritesbalaquit Guanzon balaquit
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I love this recipe! The grilled lettuce adds a nice smoky flavor and the dressing is so creamy and delicious. I've made this several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Laura Eben
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This grilled butter lettuce with creamy dressing recipe was a hit with my family! The lettuce was perfectly charred and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.