Frozen Lettuce

Name: Frozen Lettuce
Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon white miso; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1 lemon, zested; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese; Annatto seeds, for garnish, optional; Small croutons, for garnish

18 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white miso
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 lemon, zested
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
Annatto seeds, for garnish, optional
Small croutons, for garnish

Directions

1

I'd be willing to wager you've never had a salad like this one, and neither have your guests.
2

It's sort of a whimsical play on Caesar salad that defies expectations.
3

Whatever you think of it, this is guaranteed to be a conversation piece.
4

Quarter the lettuce and wrap the pieces in plastic or seal in a covered container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.
5

In a small saucepan of boiling water, cook the garlic cloves for 5 minutes; drain.
6

Mince the garlic.
7

In a small bowl, whisk the oil into the egg yolk.
8

Whisk in the garlic, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, miso, grated onion, Parmesan, anchovy paste, mustard, and lemon zest.
9

Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
10

Fold in the crumbled goat cheese.
11

Place the frozen lettuce on 4 chilled plates.
12

Spoon the dressing over the lettuce and garnish with a sprinkling of annatto seeds and croutons.
13

Serve immediately.