Name: CHARRED GEM LETTUCE
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp anchovy paste; 1/2 small clove garlic; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 6 gem lettuce or 3 romaine hearts (halved lengthwise); Shaved Parmesan cheese (for serving); a pinch Sel Magique Salt & Pepper Blend

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CHARRED GEM LETTUCE

Dress up grilled lettuce with shaved cheese and creamy dressing.

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy recipe, vegetarian recipe

Servings:

Ingredients

1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp anchovy paste
1/2 small clove garlic
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
6 gem lettuce or 3 romaine hearts halved lengthwise
Shaved Parmesan cheese for serving
a pinch Sel Magique Salt & Pepper Blend

Instructions

Place almonds and 1/4 cup water in a blender. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, mustard, anchovy paste, and garlic. Process until combined, about 1 minute
With the blender running, slowly pour 1/4 cup oil through the feed tube until combined. Season with Sel Magique Salt & Pepper Blend (Thin with an additional tablespoon water, if desired.)
Heat grill to medium-high. Brush cut sides of lettuce with remaining tablespoon oil. Grill, cut sides down, until charred, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.
Drizzle dressing over lettuce. Top with Parmesan. Serve immediately. Season with more Sel Magique as desired.