ROASTED CARROTS AND RED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK HERB DRESSING

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Roasted Carrots and Red Leaf Lettuce Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 small bunch carrots with leafy green tops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped carrot leaves (from the reserved tops)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
3 tablespoons chopped dried cherries
3 ounces crumbled extra sharp Cheddar

Steps:

  • For the carrots: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the green leaves from the carrot tops, then rinse, drain and set them aside to use for the dressing. Use a vegetable brush to clean the carrots (leave the peel on to give the carrots texture). Cut them on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast until tender and caramelized (I like mine to be on the borderline of starting to burn), about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them; they burn easily! Let cool completely.
  • For the dressing: While the carrots cool, make the dressing. Whisk the buttermilk, yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl until emulsified. Stir in the chives, tarragon, dill, carrot leaves and oregano.
  • For the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, pistachios, cherries, cheese and carrots with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Lena Wafinduo
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This salad is a great way to add some color to your plate. The roasted carrots and red leaf lettuce are both so vibrant.


Nicole Lopez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. I always have some leftover buttermilk from making pancakes or waffles, and this salad is a great way to use it up.


Hafsa Saadat
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I love that this salad is so healthy. It's packed with nutrients, and it's low in calories.


ch Ahmad mehar 333
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before and let it chill in the fridge overnight. The flavors meld together even more that way.


Teodora Dgebuadze
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I've never been a big fan of carrots, but this salad changed my mind. The roasted carrots are so delicious, and the dressing is amazing.


Christina E
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet carrots and the creamy dressing.


Mr_ Tarek
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The roasted carrots are perfectly caramelized, and the buttermilk-herb dressing adds a nice tang.


Malaben Pangali
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This salad is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a snack. It's always a hit.


Diana Ncube
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lieeh Ngcobo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted carrots. I also like to add some chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.


MD Shadin Hasan
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful, and it really brings the whole dish together.


Holly Wilkins
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love that it's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Md Tuhin Tanvir
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook carrots, and this recipe did not disappoint. The roasted carrots were caramelized and sweet, and they paired perfectly with the tangy buttermilk-herb dressing.


Eacen Patwary
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of roasted carrots, red leaf lettuce, and buttermilk-herb dressing was unique and delicious. I especially loved the crispy shallots on top.