Romaine Hearts

Name: Romaine Hearts
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) buttermilk; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley; 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1/2 small lime); 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1/2 small lime); 2 romaine lettuce hearts, or 4 heads baby romaine; 1/2 cup (60 milliliters) grapeseed oil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 ounces (55 grams) Parmesan cheese; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, or 4 heads baby romaine

with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Modern Mediterranean

By Melia Marden

Published 2013

About

This is my pared-down take on a Caesar salad. The creamy dressing is packed with fresh herbs for an intense springy flavor, but I also like the way the resulting vibrant green color looks against the pale greens and whites of the romaine hearts.

Ingredients

For the Dressing

1/4 cup (60 milliliters) buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cre

Raw
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Make the dressing: In a blender, combine all the ingredients except the oil and blend on high speed until completely mixed. Add the oil and blend on high speed until completely combined. (The dressing can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Stir before using.)
Make the salad: Remove any brown or wilted leaves from the romaine. Carefully trim