Grilled Lettuces with Crème Fraîche and Avocado Recipe

Grilled Lettuces with Crème Fraîche and Avocado Recipe

  • 2 romaine lettuce hearts and/or large heads of Treviso radicchio, halved lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup mizuna or baby mustard greens
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 avocado, cut into quarters
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
  1. Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Brush cut sides of lettuce with a total of 2 tablespoons oil; season with kosher salt and pepper. Grill lettuce, cut side down, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.
  2. Toss mizuna with 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl; season with kosher salt.
  3. Dollop crème fraîche on a platter and top with grilled lettuce and avocado; scatter mizuna over. Drizzle with lemon juice and more oil; season with sea salt and pepper.