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Little Gem Lettuces with Preserved Lemon Dressing





Yields
Serves 6 to 8



Total Time
20 mins

This salad works with any grilled meat or fish, and you can use any crisp lettuce you wish; Scott especially likes the firm, flavorful Little Gems she picks from her garden.

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Photo: Thomas J. Story

 1 large preserved Meyer lemon or 1 small preserved regular lemon
 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice or 2 tsp. regular lemon juice
 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  Fine sea salt
 1 pound Little Gem lettuces (about 4 heads, separated into leaves)
 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
Step 1
1

Scrape out and discard flesh of preserved lemon. Rinse peel and put in a blender or food processor.

Step 2
2

Add olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan, pepper, and a pinch of salt to taste. Blend until emulsified. Dip a leaf into dressing to taste; add more salt or lemon juice if you like.

Step 3
3

Put lettuces in a large bowl or on a platter and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to coat. Add about 1/4 cup shaved parmesan and toss gently once more.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g11%

Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 3.8mg2%
Sodium 112mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Protein 2.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.