Best Boston Lettuce Salad With Green Goddess Dressing Recipes

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BIBB SALAD WITH BASIL GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Bibb Salad with Basil Green Goddess Dressing image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup good mayonnaise
1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
3 heads Bibb lettuce
2 to 3 tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sour cream and process just until blended. (If not using immediately, refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.)
  • Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores, and arrange on 6 salad plates. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to the plates. Pour on the dressing and serve.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH ZESTY GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Butter Lettuce Salad with Zesty Green Goddess Dressing image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1 scallion, root and dark green part removed, roughly chopped
1 large head butter lettuce, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Add the parsley, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt, pepper, garlic and scallion to a blender. Turn the blender on low and gradually increase the speed. Blend until bright green and smooth, about 20 seconds.
  • To assemble, add the torn butter lettuce to a large serving bowl. Drizzle with half the dressing. Serve with extra dressing on the side.

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD



Boston Lettuce Salad image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
Pinch salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head Boston lettuce, cleaned
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake until contents are well combined.
  • Break the lettuce into leaves and place on 4 plates. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with capers.

BOSTON LETTUCE WITH SHAVED PARMESAN



Boston Lettuce with Shaved Parmesan image

Sometimes the best salad is the simplest one -- this dish features buttery Boston lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and a classic vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds (4 heads) Boston lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cup shaved (2 ounces) Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, until ready to serve.)
  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce with dressing and 3/4 cup cheese; toss gently to coat. Divide among plates, and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

LITTLE GEM LETTUCE WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Little Gem Lettuce With Green Goddess Dressing image

If you can't find Little Gem, use any other small crunchy green, such as romaine hearts.

Provided by Renee Erickson

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Spring     Lettuce     Radish     Herb     Salad Dressing     Side     Summer     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (loosely packed) basil leaves
2 tablespoons parsley leaves with tender stems
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more
Kosher salt
6 heads of Little Gem lettuce, cores removed, leaves separated
2 small watermelon radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Blend anchovies, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, basil, parsley, tarragon, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 4 1/2 tsp. oil in a blender until smooth with only a few flecks of green; season dressing with salt.
  • Combine lettuce, radishes, and remaining 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lemon juice in a large bowl, drizzle with oil, and season with salt; toss to combine.
  • Top salad with a few spoonfuls of dressing; reserve remaining dressing for another use (like a turkey sandwich!).
  • Do Ahead
  • Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

BOSTON LETTUCE AVOCADO SALAD AND LIME DRESSING



Boston Lettuce Avocado Salad and Lime Dressing image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small to medium heads Boston lettuce, discard any wilted leaves
1 Hass avocado, pitted
1 large bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Leaves from 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
About 20 grinds fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

Steps:

  • Pull the lettuce leaves from the head, rinse gently under cold water, and lay out on clean towels to dry. Use a spoon to remove the flesh in 1 piece from each half of the avocado. Thinly slice the avocado flesh into thin wedges.
  • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate and top with the avocado wedges, scallion, and cilantro. Finish with a healthy drizzling of the dressing.

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