Green Goddess Basil Dressing With Bibb Lettuce Recipes

BIBB LETTUCE WITH SHAKEN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, mustard, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper in a jar and, with an immersion blender, pulse until the shallot is chopped and the vinaigrette is emulsified. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Break the lettuce leaves off the heads, put them in a large bowl or on a platter, and dress them whole with the vinaigrette. Top with the toasted pine nuts and crumbled blue cheese.

BIBB SALAD WITH BASIL GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Plaace the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste(if using), salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add sour cream and process just until blended. If you are not using immediately, chill the dressing until ready to serve.
• Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores and arrange on 6 salad plates. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to plates. Pour on the dressing and serve. Enjoy!

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH BIBB LETTUCE

Steps:

• Place the scallions, basil, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds to make a smooth mixture. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, and buttermilk and blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to develop.
• Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
• Cook's Note: Ina substituted Boston lettuce for Bibb lettuce when taping this episode.

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, basil, parsley, chives, tarragon and garlic, processing until smooth and scraping down the sides as necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crudite and green salad. Cook's Note: The dressing will thicken as it chills. This is a great way to use up extra fresh herbs, switch out whatever herbs you have on hand.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH ZESTY GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the parsley, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt, pepper, garlic and scallion to a blender. Turn the blender on low and gradually increase the speed. Blend until bright green and smooth, about 20 seconds.
• To assemble, add the torn butter lettuce to a large serving bowl. Drizzle with half the dressing. Serve with extra dressing on the side.