Little Gem Lettuce with Mixed Seed Sprinkle

Name: Little Gem Lettuce with Mixed Seed Sprinkle
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 little gems or 1 romaine heart, leaves separated; 1/4 c. Creamy Salad Dressing; 1 tbsp. Mixed Seed Sprinkle; Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. full-fat plain yogurt; 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, grated, pressed, or finely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly black pepper; 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds; 2 tbsp. sesame seeds; 2 tbsp. fennel seeds; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt

This simple side salad has tons of crunch and go-with-anything flavor!

By Dawn PerryPublished: Sep 17, 2021

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little gem lettuce with mixed seed sprinkle

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

After making the dressing and the seed mix, this easy-to-assemble salad comes together in just minutes. And the different parts will store well in your fridge!

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Ingredients

For Salad

2 little gems or 1 romaine heart, leaves separated
1/4 cup Creamy Salad Dressing
1 Tbsp. Mixed Seed Sprinkle
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) and freshly ground black pepper

For Creamy Salad Dressing

1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, grated, pressed, or finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly black pepper

For Mixed Seed Sprinkle

2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 Tbsp. fennel seeds
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt

Directions

Make Salad Dressing
1. Step 1Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, scallions, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a resealable jar or container and refrigerate up to 1 week.
Make Mixed Seed Sprinkle
1. Step 1Cook sunflower, sesame, and fennel seeds in hot oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt. Cool completely before storing. Seeds will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Make Salad
1. Step 1Arrange half of lettuce in a single layer on a large platter. Top with half of dressing and seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining leaves, dressing, and seeds. Season with salt and pepper.