Butter Lettuce Salad
Velvety creme frache adds a delicate tang to the dressing in this delicious salad recipe. Prepare in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
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1 tsp garlic (about 2 cloves)
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 Tbsp. lemon juice
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3/4 cup creme frache or sour cream
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2 Tbsp. whipping cream
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12 oz. green beans, trimmed (3 cups)
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3 or 4 large heads butterhead (Boston or Bibb) lettuce, torn (12 to 14 cups)
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2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly bias-sliced (1-1/2 cups)*
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3 to 4 Tbsp. thinly sliced chives
Directions
1.
For creme frache dressing, on cutting board finely chop garlic. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and rub with side of a knife to form a paste. Transfer paste to a small glass bowl. Mix in the 1/2 tsp. salt and lemon juice; let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in creme frache and whipping cream. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place green beans in a large pan of rapidly boiling, lightly salted water. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until just tender. Drain and place in bowl of lightly salted ice water to quickly chill. Let sit 3 to 5 minutes or until cold; drain.
3.
Arrange lettuce, green beans, and cucumbers on platter. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lightly toss with dressing and chives. Pass additional dressing. Serves 6 to 8.
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*If cucumber peel is waxed or thick, peel before slicing.
Nutrition information
Calories 163, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 7%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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