Romaine-Heart Salad with Creamy Dressing

Name: Romaine-Heart Salad with Creamy Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1 teaspoon chili powder; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 heads romaine lettuce; 1/4 cup chopped scallions

This creamy, spicy dressing is lighter than you think, and full of flavor.

Source: Everyday Food, November 2006

10 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Directions

1. Make dressing: In a medium bowl, place sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
2. Remove dark outer leaves from each head of romaine, leaving the heart; place leaves in a plastic bag lined with a paper towel, and refrigerate to use later in Chopped Romaine Salad. Slice hearts in half lengthwise. Place one half on each plate; top with dressing. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.