CREAMY MEYER LEMON DRESSING

Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing image

This delicate, lemony dressing is wonderful with most lettuces, both delicate and robust. I especially like it with endive. If you can find it, lemon-scented olive oil, sold in some gourmet shops, will add a delicious flavor.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, quick, weekday, condiments

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for thinning out, if desired
1/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon-scented olive oil optional

Steps:

Soak the shallot in cold water for five minutes. Drain and dry on a doubled-over paper towel. Then combine with the salt and lemon juice in a small bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Add the pepper, then whisk in the olive oil and buttermilk or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 145 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams