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Hearts of Lettuce with Russian Dressing

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8 to 10

Ingredients

3 small heads lettuce
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup or chili sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped cornichon or sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
4 teaspoons chopped drained capers
2 shallots, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Cut the lettuce in wedges; arrange in a bowl. Whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the lettuce; serve. The dressing can be stored, refrigerated, up to 1 week.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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