Little gem, green goddess dressing

Ingredients

• 4 heads little gem lettuce
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup mixed soft herbs (basil, chives, tarragon, parsley)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Toasted pumpkin seeds
• Salt & pepper

Method

1. Blend the dressing

   Blend avocado, buttermilk, herbs, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil until completely smooth and pale green. Season assertively — cold dressings need more salt than you think.

2. Prep the lettuce

   Quarter the little gems lengthwise, keeping the core intact so the wedges hold together. Wash and spin bone-dry.

3. Plate

   Spread a thick pool of dressing on a chilled platter. Arrange lettuce wedges cut-side up over it.

4. Drizzle

   Spoon more dressing into the layers of each wedge.

5. Finish

   Shower with pumpkin seeds, snipped chives, black pepper and a thread of olive oil.