Grilled Butterhead Lettuce with Creamy Dressing

Grilled Butterhead Lettuce with Creamy Dressing

Yields1 Serving

2 T olive oil, plus more for grill

1/3 c buttermilk

3 T mayo

2 t white wine vinegar

2 T chopped basil leaves

coarse salt and ground pepper

4 slices crusty bread

1 garlic clove, peeled

1- 2 heads butterhead (or other) lettuce, halved

Heat grill. Clean and lightly oil.

Whisk together buttermilk, mayo, and vinegar. Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper.

Brush both sides of bread with oil and grill, flipping once, until toasted, 3 mintues. Rub with garlic, season with salt, and cut into cubes.

Grill lettuce, cut side down, until charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve warm, topped with dressing and croutons.

Ingredients

2 T olive oil, plus more for grill

1/3 c buttermilk

3 T mayo

2 t white wine vinegar

2 T chopped basil leaves

coarse salt and ground pepper

4 slices crusty bread

1 garlic clove, peeled

1- 2 heads butterhead (or other) lettuce, halved

Heat grill. Clean and lightly oil.

Whisk together buttermilk, mayo, and vinegar. Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper.

Brush both sides of bread with oil and grill, flipping once, until toasted, 3 mintues. Rub with garlic, season with salt, and cut into cubes.

Grill lettuce, cut side down, until charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve warm, topped with dressing and croutons.

Grilled Butterhead Lettuce with Creamy Dressing