Butter Lettuce Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

Name: Butter Lettuce Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (green parts only); 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon; Kosher salt and cayenne pepper, to taste; 2 large or 3 small heads butter lettuce; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 large hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped; Half-pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (green parts only)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
2 large or 3 small heads butter lettuce
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 large hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
Half-pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1
For the dressing: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and puree until smooth and creamy.
2
Core the lettuce heads and separate them into individual leaves.
3
In a large bowl, toss the lettuce leaves with enough of the dressing to coat them lightly; you may not need it all.
4
Arrange the lettuce on a platter.
5
Sprinkle with chives and parsley, then with chopped egg.
6
Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the lettuce.
7
Serve immediately.
8
Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay or another elegant, cool-climate Chardonnay.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (green parts only), and more.

Yes, Butter Lettuce Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!