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Hand Salad With Buttermilk, Grapefruit, and Mixed Seeds

Hand Salad With Buttermilk Grapefruit and Mixed Seeds
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime

These snaggable, snackable wedges have more in common with a bowl of party mix than any perfunctory salad.

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 2-inch-wide strip lemon zest
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon buttermilk
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon finely grated serrano chile
1/2 teaspoon finely grated grapefruit zest
2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1 pound Bibb lettuce, Little Gem, or baby romaine, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons assorted seeds (such as sunflower, sesame, and/or poppy)
Olive oil and Aleppo-style pepper (for serving)
  1. Step 1

    Toast coriander seeds and fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool. Using the side of a chef’s knife, lightly crush spices on a cutting board. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in garlic, lemon zest, and cream. Cover and chill 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Strain infused cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; add buttermilk and whisk until soft peaks form. Season with salt, then mix in grated chile.

    Step 3

    Whisk grapefruit juice, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger in a large bowl and season with salt. Add lettuce wedges to bowl, season with salt, and toss to coat. Arrange lettuce wedges on a platter.

    Step 4

    使用一个小勺子,刷一些注入奶油lettuce wedges. Sprinkle with half of assorted seeds, then drizzle with oil and top with Aleppo-style pepper and grapefruit zest.

    Step 5

    Sprinkle remaining assorted seeds over remaining infused cream and serve alongside lettuce wedges for dipping.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 150 Fat (g) 13 Saturated Fat (g) 7 Cholesterol (mg) 40 Carbohydrates (g) 6 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 2 Protein (g) 3 Sodium (mg) 20
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  • This was a ton of work for not much flavor. I ended up adding paprika, mayonnaise and fresh parsley and it was at least somewhat interesting.

    • MBKB

    • St Paul MN

    • 5/21/2022

  • Followed recipe as written. Served this at a Christmas cocktail party and it was great. A nice and refreshing accompaniment to serve with richer appetizers. The dressing is unique and complex. Thinking this could also be served as salad course.

    • Klmw

    • Harrisburg PA

    • 4/29/2022

  • A question, not a review . . . Instead of infusing and straining the cream (with coriander and fennel seeds), couldn't one grind the spices and mix into the dressing? If one wanted to do this instead, how much coriander and fennel would one use. I am sure the full amount is way too much.

    • Cindy L

    • San Jose, CA

    • 2/23/2021

  • Delicious! This apetizer provides a very nice contrast with other apetizers, which are often very salty/sweet/fatty, while this recipe is light, fresh and crunchy. The garlic infused cream is delicious and the citrus dressing pairs very nicely. I will definitely make this again.

    • Femke

    • Belgium

    • 1/11/2020

  • Pedalninja: did you read the recipe or just look at the picture? Did you make the recipe before rating it? I'm pretty sure I can guess your answers. No, it's not lettuce leaves dipped in ranch dressing. It has 17 unusual ingredients combined in a way that I bet you'd never think of. Lettuce wedges tossed in an interesting vinaigrette, then drizzled with a toasted spice infused cream and topped with nuts and seeds. Delicious! Thank you, Andy Baraghani.

    • shaunaleee

    • 12/14/2018

  • I don't understand people who comment about something not being a "recipe." It's obviously a recipe but maybe just doesn't meet the "sophistication" or "advanced" experience of some so-called "chefs." Frankly, I am always looking for new ideas for party finger food, and this met the bill exactly. Not something someone would ever think of.

    • loriltx

    • Houston

    • 11/28/2017

  • Nice combination of flavors with the citrus dressing and cream finishing.

    • vcass

    • Montreal, QC

    • 4/3/2017

  • I have to be honest here, This is a pretty embarassing "recipe" for epicurious, so basically you get lettuce leaves and dip it in a ranch dressing?? So whats next, baby carrots and blue cheese dip? Lays Chips and dip? I'm stunned this was actually published, it would have made more sense to post on April 1st, april fools day...

    • PedalNinja

    • Toronto

    • 3/28/2017

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