Although it may sound heavy, this dressing has a light, silky texture that keeps it from weighing down the delicate lettuce. The salad needs to be eaten immediately, before the dressing cools. Serve it as a first course or a side dish—it would go especially well with grilled steak.
Recipe information
Total Time
15 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
1 head Boston lettuce, larger leaves torn into pieces
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into slices
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
Sprinkle chives over lettuce in a large bowl.
Step 2
Heat butter and garlic in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and butter has a slightly nutty aroma (there will be golden-brown bits of milk solids on bottom of pan), about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Toss salad with dressing and serve immediately.
