Medley of Greens with Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

Name: Medley of Greens with Buttermilk Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups loosely packed mixed greens: iceberg and romaine lettuces, mesclun, and radicchio (washed and dried in a salad spinner or with paper towels); 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges; 2 cucumbers, peeled and cut into thin slices; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced thin; 1 to 2 shallots, diced; 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed; 1 lime; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh chives; 1 tablespoon fresh dill; 1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups loosely packed mixed greens: iceberg and romaine lettuces, mesclun, and radicchio (washed and dried in a salad spinner or with paper towels)
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 cucumbers, peeled and cut into thin slices
2 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
1 to 2 shallots, diced
4 ounces feta cheese, cubed
1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
Salt and pepper

1
In a large bowl, toss greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and shallots with enough dressing to coat.
2
Sprinkle cubed feta cheese on top.
3
Microwave lime for about 30 seconds to release essential oils, and set aside to cool.
4
For the Dressing:
5
Turn on the blender and while it's running, add 1at a time through the feed tube, the parsley, chives, dill, and garlic, and blend together until a smooth paste has formed.
6
At this point the lime should be cool enough to squeeze.
7
With the power still on, squeeze the lime juice through the blender feed-tube, and then very slowly add the buttermilk and xanthan gum until the mixture thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
8
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
9
Set aside in refrigerator until needed.
10
(When chilled, the dressing should resemble something like mayonnaise.)

475

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups loosely packed mixed greens: iceberg and romaine lettuces, mesclun, and radicchio (washed and dried in a salad spinner or with paper towels), 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges, 2 cucumbers, peeled and cut into thin slices, 2 carrots, peeled and sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Medley of Greens with Buttermilk Dressing falls under the General 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.

Medley of Greens with Buttermilk Dressing

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