...just add salad...

We filled our basement freezer with some basics so on a weekend like this we don't have to run to the grocery store.  Tim baked chicken but there is nothing I like more then a good salad and Green Goddess dressing.  Tim usually makes the dressing using a Penzy's herb mix but since Penzy's closed in Grand Central - we haven't had the mix in awhile.  Thank Goodness for Ina Garten.  Sans anchovy paste - great recipe!

Bibb Salad with Basil Green Goddess Dressing
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

Bibb Salad with Basil Green Goddess Dressing
Total Time:
10 min
Prep:
10 min
Yield:6 servings
Level:Easy
Ingredients

1 cup good mayonnaise
1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
3 heads Bibb lettuce
2 to 3 tomatoes
Directions

Place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sour cream and process just until blended. (If not using immediately, refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.)

Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores, and arrange on 6 salad plates. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to the plates. Pour on the dressing and serve.

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