Green Gem Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Remove wilted exterior leaves from each head of lettuce. Cut stems from the lettuce heads, separate leaves and swish in a large basin of cold water, letting any sand or dirt sink to the bottom. Lift the leaves from the water and transfer to a colander. Shake away excess water. Wrap in kitchen towels to dry or use a salad spinner.
• Make the dressing: Put almonds, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put leaves in a wide salad bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Dress lightly just before serving, using 2 or 3 tablespoons of dressing and coating leaves well. Taste and add more dressing as necessary. Store any remaining dressing in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Scatter the leaves, red onion and sliced radishes over a large platter. Whisk together the orange juice, oil and vinegar with some seasoning, then drizzle over the salad to serve.

Steps:

• For the dressing: Add the spinach, hummus, olive oil, pesto, honey, salt, pepper and lemon zest and juice to a small blender, then blend until smooth.
• For the salad: Add the romaine, kale, peas, Pecorino Romano, basil, cucumber, scallion, avocado and green pepper to a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.

Steps:

• Blend anchovies, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, basil, parsley, tarragon, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 4 1/2 tsp. oil in a blender until smooth with only a few flecks of green; season dressing with salt.
• Combine lettuce, radishes, and remaining 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lemon juice in a large bowl, drizzle with oil, and season with salt; toss to combine.
• Top salad with a few spoonfuls of dressing; reserve remaining dressing for another use (like a turkey sandwich!).
• Do Ahead
• Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.