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

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

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