Butter Lettuce and Fresh Herbs with Maytag Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
33%
Butter Lettuce and Fresh Herbs with Maytag Blue Cheese
15 min.
4
133kcal

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This Butter Lettuce and Fresh Herbs with Maytag Blue Cheese is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. With its light, crisp butter lettuce and aromatic blend of fresh herbs, this salad offers a refreshing bite that’s complemented by the rich, tangy Maytag blue cheese. The dressing, made with extra-virgin olive oil, pear vinegar, and whole-grain mustard, brings a tangy sweetness that ties everything together, creating a delightful balance of flavors in every bite.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a quick and healthy side to accompany your main course, this dish is sure to impress. It’s not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also packs a flavorful punch while keeping things light and satisfying. The combination of fresh tarragon, chervil, and shallots adds a touch of elegance, making this salad as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Ready in just 15 minutes and with only a few simple ingredients, this dish is a breeze to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With just the right amount of crunch, creaminess, and zest, this Butter Lettuce and Fresh Herbs salad with Maytag Blue Cheese is bound to become a favorite on your recipe rotation!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • heads boston lettuce 
  • 0.3 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • bunch chervil 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup pears 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon shallots finely minced
  •  shallots diced finely
  • bunch tarragon 
  • tablespoon coarse mustard 

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. To make the dressing, combine the first 3 ingredients (through mustard) in a blender. Slowly add the oil in a thin stream; blend. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Wash lettuce, and separate leaves. For each serving, toss 5 large leaves in 2 tablespoons dressing.
  3. Place leaves on plate, stacking them largest to smallest. Top with 1 tablespoon blue cheese, 1 tablespoon diced shallot, and 1 teaspoon each tarragon and chervil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories133kcal
Protein13.35%
Fat53.1%
Carbs33.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.44
Glycemic Load
2.7
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.290434672781%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.41mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.76mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:132.63kcal
6.63%
Fat:8.41g
12.94%
Saturated Fat:2.41g
15.05%
Carbohydrates:11.96g
3.99%
Net Carbohydrates:8.99g
3.27%
Sugar:4.99g
5.54%
Cholesterol:6.33mg
2.11%
Sodium:294.23mg
12.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.76g
9.52%
Vitamin K:88.19µg
83.99%
Vitamin A:2974.14IU
59.48%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.49%
Folate:84.54µg
21.13%
Iron:2.79mg
15.51%
Potassium:493.34mg
14.1%
Calcium:137.82mg
13.78%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.56%
Fiber:2.97g
11.87%
Vitamin C:8.1mg
9.81%
Phosphorus:97.97mg
9.8%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.03%
Magnesium:31.28mg
7.82%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.63%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.84%
Selenium:4.02µg
5.74%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.32%
Copper:0.08mg
4.2%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.87%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.71%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.72%
Source:My Recipes