Boston Lettuce Salad with Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 head boston lettuce separated
• 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 
• 10 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
• 1 large scallion white green chopped
• 10 servings tiny tarragon sprigs for garnish
• 2 teaspoons tarragon coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon water 
• 2 teaspoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

• blender

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the parsley, scallion, tarragon, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar and water and puree. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
2. On 2 plates, decoratively stack the Boston lettuce leaves to form a flower shape, using the largest leaves on the bottom and working up to the smallest leaves.
3. Drizzle the salads with the vinaigrette, garnish with the herb sprigs and serve.