Avocado Cream on Crisp Lettuce Salad

Ingredients

Estimated total cost: €7.47 · €1.24/serving

• 1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pit removed (use a spoon to scoop out the flesh easily)Est. price €0.80–€1.50
• 1/2 cup creamy mayonnaiseEst. price €0.40–€0.75
• 1/2 cup cultured buttermilkEst. price €0.50–€0.90
• 1/4 cup delicate slivers of scallions (use only the green parts for a milder flavor)Est. price €0.30–€0.60
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, adjust to tasteEst. price €0.20–€0.45
• 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh tarragon leavesEst. price €0.15–€0.30
• A pinch of sea salt and a dash of fiery cayenne pepper, adjust to your preferenceEst. price €0.02–€0.05
• 2 heads of tender butter lettuce or 3 smaller headsEst. price €2.50–€4.00
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced, fresh chivesEst. price €0.25–€0.50
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsleyEst. price €0.25–€0.50

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the dressing by blending all the components together in a food processor until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.

2. 2

   Start by removing the cores from the heads of lettuce and carefully separating them into single leaves. Take a large bowl and gently mix the lettuce leaves with a portion of the dressing until they are lightly coated; you might not need to use all of it. Next, lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Sprinkle chives and parsley over the top, followed by chopped egg. Scatter cherry tomatoes around the bed of lettuce. Your dish is now ready to be served promptly.

3. 3

   Pair this dish with a delightful Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay or any other sophisticated Chardonnay from a cool climate.

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• Cultural note

  The combination of creamy avocado, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs in this salad reflects a blend of Californian and Mediterranean culinary influences. Avocados are native to Mexico and have been a staple in Latin American cuisine for centuries.

• Seasonal note

  This Avocado Cream on Crisp Lettuce Salad is best enjoyed in the summer when avocados, lettuce, scallions, tarragon, chives, parsley, and cherry tomatoes are in season.

• Health note

  This dish is a good source of healthy fats from avocados, vitamins A, C, and K from various ingredients, and fiber which aids in digestion. However, it is high in calories and fat, so portion control is recommended.