This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　Although this dressing is rich in flavor, it has a surprisingly light and silky texture, which keeps it from weighing down the fragile lettuce.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　1/2 pound Bibb lettuce (about 4 heads) or Boston lettuce (about 1 head)

　　1 garlic clove

　　1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter

　　4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　

Step 1

Separate lettuce leaves and put in a large bowl. Halve garlic and in a small heavy skillet heat with butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and butter has a slight nutty aroma, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and discard garlic. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, swirling skillet to incorporate (butter will foam).

　　

Step 2

Pour warm dressing over lettuce and toss to coat. Serve salad immediately.