Butter Lettuce Salad With Orange, Avocado, Asparagus and A Citrusy Crème Fraiche Herb Dressing

10 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons crème fraiche
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large head, or 2 small heads, butter lettuce
  • 1 large Chilean navel orange, cut into segments
  • 1 Chilean avocado, cubed
  • 6 spears asparagus lightly steamed, then sliced on the diagonal

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: lemon juice, crème fraiche, shallot, 1 tablespoon chopped chive, and 1 tablespoon chopped dill. Continue whisking as you pour in olive oil. Season to taste, with salt and plenty of black pepper.

Place lettuce, orange, avocado, and asparagus in a serving dish. Drizzle dressing over the top. Season with remaining herbs salt and additional and pepper as desired. Eat right away.

Serves 4-6