RECIPES FOR HEALTH Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing

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RECIPES FOR HEALTH
Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing

This delicate, lemony dressing is wonderful with most lettuces, both delicate and robust. I especially like it with endive. If you can find it, lemon-scented olive oil, sold in some gourmet shops, will add a delicious flavor.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely diced shallot

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste

1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice

Freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for thinning out, if desired)

1/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon-scented olive oil (optional)

Method

1. Soak the shallot in cold water for five minutes. Drain and dry on a doubled-over paper towel. Then combine with the salt and lemon juice in a small bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Add the pepper, then whisk in the olive oil and buttermilk or yogurt.

Yield: 1 1/3 cups.

Advance preparation: This dressing is best used shortly after making it, as the lemon juice and the shallot will not taste as bright after a few hours.

Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons: 101 calories; 2 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fats; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 31 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 0 grams protein

Recipe by Martha Rose Schulman