Baby Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds baby romaine lettuce heads, halved or quartered
- In a small bowl, combine the shallot with the garlic, vinegar and lemon and lime juices.
- Let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, beat the yolk with a whisk.
- Gradually add half of the olive oil in a thin drizzle, whisking constantly.
- Add 1 tablespoon of liquid from the shallot mixture, then whisk in the remaining olive oil.
- Add the avocado and mash it in with a fork.
- Whisk in the remaining shallot mixture and the herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the lettuce to bowls, top with some of the dressing and serve.
shallot, garlic, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, egg yolk, extravirgin olive oil, avocado, parsley, tarragon, basil, cilantro, chives, salt, baby romaine lettuce
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/baby-romaine-with-green-goddess-dressing (may not work)