BUTTER-LETTUCE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK AND HERBS

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Feeling a bit stuffed after the big holiday meal? Pass around a tangy and refreshing salad like this one; it will reset appetites and get everyone excited for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (1 teaspoon), plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 heads butter lettuce, such as Boston or Bibb, outer leaves separated, hearts left whole
1 fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, cored, and very thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup), plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fronds
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram or oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, crème fraîche, and lemon juice; generously season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Gently toss lettuce leaves and hearts and sliced fennel with dressing, then add half each of fennel fronds, parsley, and marjoram and toss again.
  • Arrange salad on a platter; sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining fennel fronds and herbs. Season to taste. Serve immediately.

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