Little gems with tarragon and hazelnut dressing

Little gems with tarragon and hazelnut dressing

Little gems with tarragon makes for a lively, summery side dish. Prepare in 5 minutes and serve alongside roasted meats or fish. 

Little gems with tarragon and hazelnut dressing

For a more indulgent version, try these braised little gems featuring bacon, shallots, and white wine.

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 5 mins

Little gems with tarragon makes for a lively, summery side dish. Prepare in 5 minutes and serve alongside roasted meats or fish. 

For a more indulgent version, try these braised little gems featuring bacon, shallots, and white wine.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
87kcals
Fat
8.4g (0.8g saturated)
Protein
0.7g
Carbohydrates
2.2g (1.9g sugars)
Fibre
0.6g
Salt
0.1g

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp dry white wine or tarragon vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped tarragon
  • 2 tbsp hazelnut oil (see swaps, above left, or use more extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 little gem lettuces, cut into wedges
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Method

  1. In a clean jar or a small bowl, combine the wine/vinegar, mustard, sugar and tarragon with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the oil(s), then seal and shake well or whisk together until the ingredients are combined (emulsified).
  2. Arrange the lettuce on a platter, then drizzle with the dressing

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
87kcals
Fat
8.4g (0.8g saturated)
Protein
0.7g
Carbohydrates
2.2g (1.9g sugars)
Fibre
0.6g
Salt
0.1g

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Recipe By:

Louise Pickford

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