Baby cos with buttermilk dressing

Name: Baby cos with buttermilk dressing
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6 as a side
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; black pepper; 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tsp chives, chopped; 3 baby cos lettuce, split into 4 lengthways, washed and drained

April 8, 2014

The baby cos salad (top left) can be served with steak and bubble and squeak for a great family meal.Marina Oliphant

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:6 as a side

The buttermilk dressing gives this salad a fantastic, tart flavour that works well with the sweet crunch of cos lettuce. This makes a great side to a nice piece of barbecued steak.

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
black pepper
1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tsp chives, chopped
3 baby cos lettuce, split into 4 lengthways, washed and drained

Method

In a medium bowl, mix the buttermilk and mayonnaise.
Add the remaining dressing ingredients, adjusting for taste. Lay the cos on a plate, cut side facing up.
Spoon the dressing over and serve immediately.
Serve with Frank's flank steak.

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