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Grilled Butter Lettuce with Creamy Dressing

Grilled Butter Lettuce with Creamy Dressing

Grilling gives lettuce charred edges that add extra flavor while keeping the inside nice and crunchy.

Everyday Food, May 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/900182/grilled-butter-lettuce-creamy-dressing
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 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

Directions

  1. 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.)
  2. 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.
  3. Grill lettuce, cut side down, until charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve warm, topped with dressing and croutons.

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