Salad of Boston Lettuce with Creamy Orange-Shallot Dressing
Light mayonnaise makes a velvety base for this zesty dressing, which can easily be doubled if you want enough for another meal later in the week.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Ingredients
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1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/4 cup orange juice
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2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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1 large head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (5 cups)
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1 cup julienned or grated carrot, (1 carrot)
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, rinsed and cut in half
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh tarragon, or chives (optional)
Directions
1.
To prepare dressing: Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in orange juice until smooth. Stir in shallot. Season with pepper.
2.
To prepare salad: Divide lettuce among 4 plates and scatter carrot and tomatoes on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle with tarragon (or chives), if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Calories 64, Total Fat 1 g, Sodium 182 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, Potassium 386 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 120%, Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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