Lunch: Little Gem Lettuce With Green Goddess Dressing
Recipe by /contributors/renee-erickson If you can’t find Little Gem, use any other small crunchy green, such as romaine hearts.
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Health and fertility benefits of Little Gem Lettuce With Green Goddess Dressing
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (loosely packed) basil leaves
2 tablespoons parsley leaves with tender stems
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more
Kosher salt
6 heads of Little Gem lettuce, cores removed, leaves separated
2 small watermelon radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
Instructions
Blend anchovies, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, basil, parsley, tarragon, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 4 1/2 tsp. oil in a blender until smooth with only a few flecks of green; season dressing with salt.
Combine lettuce, radishes, and remaining 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lemon juice in a large bowl, drizzle with oil, and season with salt; toss to combine.
Top salad with a few spoonfuls of dressing; reserve remaining dressing for another use (like a turkey sandwich!).
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 0 | ||
Fat 0 | ||
Carbohydrate 0 | ||
Protein 0 |