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Little Gem Salad with Avocado Dressing

Recipe courtesy of Steve Jackson for Food Network Kitchen

From: Food Network Magazine

Recipe courtesy of Steve Jackson for Food Network Kitchen

From: Food Network Magazine

Watch how to make this recipe.

Little Gem Salad with Avocado Dressing

Name: Little Gem Salad with Avocado Dressing
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tomatillo salsa; 2 avocados; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 heads Little Gem lettuce, large leaves torn; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup spicy peanuts (preferably chipotle flavored), chopped

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 servings

A cool and crisp salad coated in a tangy, creamy dressing is perfect for the summer. This five-ingredient salad simply combines avocado and prepared tomatillo salsa to make a dairy-free dressing with some extra zip. Toss with little gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes and spicy peanuts for a little extra heat and crunch.

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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1 cup tomatillo salsa

2 avocados

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

3 heads Little Gem lettuce, large leaves torn

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup spicy peanuts (preferably chipotle flavored), chopped

Directions

Combine the salsa and 1/2 avocado in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Dice the remaining 1 1/2 avocados. Combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes and diced avocados in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the peanuts.