Stacked Bibb Lettuces with Lemon Cream

Name: Stacked Bibb Lettuces with Lemon Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 small heads Bibb or other butter lettuce (each 5 1/2 ounces), cores removed, leaves washed and well dried

Recipe photo courtesy of Lennart Weibull

Cream is brightened with lemon—fresh juice and zest—and used to coat tender butter lettuce in this simple green salad. The leaves are artfully arranged by size on each plate.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, May 2018

15 mins 15 mins 2

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 small heads Bibb or other butter lettuce (each 5 1/2 ounces), cores removed, leaves washed and well dried

Directions

1.
Whisk together lemon zest and juice, 2 teaspoons water, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in cream; continue to whisk until mixture has thickened slightly.
2.
Place half of leaves from one head in a large, shallow bowl. Toss with 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a plate, starting with largest leaves and ending with smallest. Repeat with remaining lettuce leaves and 2 to 3 more tablespoons dressing. Serve with remaining dressing alongside.

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8 JUL, 2018

This simple cool, crisp salad is the perfect accompaniment to hearty grilled meats or something spicy. Next time I plan to experiment with adding a bit of yogurt or sour cream to give the dressing a bit more body.
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