GRILLED LETTUCES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND AVOCADO

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Grilled Lettuces with Crème Fraîche and Avocado image

"Don't try this with iceberg," advises Roberta's chef Carlo Mirarchi. Flavorful, robust lettuces work best, allowing you to get grill marks on one side while the rest wilts.

Provided by Carlo Mirarchi

Categories     Side     Low Carb     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Avocado     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Brooklyn     New York     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 romaine lettuce hearts and/or large heads of Treviso radicchio, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 cup mizuna or baby mustard greens
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1 avocado, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Brush cut sides of lettuce with a total of 2 tablespoons oil; season with kosher salt and pepper. Grill lettuce, cut side down, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.
  • Toss mizuna with 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl; season with kosher salt.
  • Dollop crème fraîche on a platter and top with grilled lettuce and avocado; scatter mizuna over. Drizzle with lemon juice and more oil; season with sea salt and pepper.

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