Lunch: Little Gem Lettuces with Preserved Lemon Dressing Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Erin Scott This salad works with any grilled meat or fish, and you can use any crisp lettuce you wish; Scott especially likes the firm, flavorful Little Gems she picks from her garden.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

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Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 large preserved Meyer lemon or 1 small preserved regular lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice or 2 tsp. regular lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fine sea salt
1 pound Little Gem lettuces (about 4 heads, separated into leaves)
1/4 cup shaved parmesan

Instructions

Scrape out and discard flesh of preserved lemon. Rinse peel and put in a blender or food processor.
Add olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan, pepper, and a pinch of salt to taste. Blend until emulsified. Dip a leaf into dressing to taste; add more salt or lemon juice if you like.
Put lettuces in a large bowl or on a platter and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to coat. Add about 1/4 cup shaved parmesan and toss gently once more.

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