Butter Lettuce With Creamy Citrus Dressing And Garlic Toast Food

BUTTER LETTUCE WITH CREAMY CITRUS DRESSING AND GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Cut the lettuce into quarters, making sure the leaves stay attached at the bottom and form a wedge; wash lettuce well and spin dry.
• Return lettuce to refrigerator to chill, at least 20 minutes.
• Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, white wine vinegar, and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Cut the crusts off the bread.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add butter, oil, garlic, and cook about 1 minute; add bread slices and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Blot toast on paper towels and cover to keep warm.
• Place lettuce wedges in a bowl and toss with dressing.
• To serve, place a warm garlic toast on a serving plate, top with a lettuce wedge; garnish with chopped chives and Parmesan cheese.

GRILLED BUTTER LETTUCE WITH CREAMY DRESSING

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.

BUTTER LETTUCE WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: Whisk first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Salad: Place lettuce in a large bowl.
• Add apples, walnuts and vinaigrette.and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with pomegranate, tarragon and blue cheese.

BIBB LETTUCE WITH BUTTER DRESSING

Steps:

• Separate lettuce leaves and put in a large bowl. Halve garlic and in a small heavy skillet heat with butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and butter has a slight nutty aroma, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and discard garlic. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, swirling skillet to incorporate (butter will foam).
• Pour warm dressing over lettuce and toss to coat. Serve salad immediately.

BUTTER LETTUCE AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the fennel, lettuce, tarragon and scallion. Set aside.
• Add lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk together.
• While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil. When well combined pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the Pecorino if desired and serve immediately.

CHICKEN, POTATO AND BUTTER LETTUCE WITH LIGHT RICOTTA DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with enough water to cover chicken. Add garlic and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Place chicken in pot and gently simmer until cooke through, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken and garlic and cool. Reserve cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cut potatoes in half. Set aside.
• To make dressing: Place garlic in food processor container. Pulse a few times. Add 2 tbs cooking liquid and lime juice, salt and ricotta. Pulse to combine. With machine running, add the olive oil a little at a time until mixture is emulsified. Stir in dill and season with pepper.
• Slice chicken breasts in strips. Divide chicken, lettuce leaves, potatoes, and tomatoes among serving plates.Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.