Salad of Boston Lettuce with Creamy Orange-Shallot Dressing Recipe

Salad of Boston Lettuce with Creamy Orange-Shallot Dressing Recipe

  • Dressing
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Salad
  • 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup julienned or grated carrot
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, rinsed and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh tarragon or chives (optional)
  1. To prepare dressing: Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in orange juice until smooth. Stir in shallot. Season with pepper.
  2. To prepare salad: Divide lettuce among 4 plates and scatter carrot and tomatoes on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle with tarragon (or chives), if desired. Serve immediately.
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