Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

　　Although it may sound heavy, this dressing has a light, silky texture that keeps it from weighing down the delicate lettuce. The salad needs to be eaten immediately, before the dressing cools. Serve it as a first course or a side dish—it would go especially well with grilled steak.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

　　1 head Boston lettuce, larger leaves torn into pieces

　　1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into slices

　　1 garlic clove, finely chopped

　　4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　

Step 1

Sprinkle chives over lettuce in a large bowl.

　　

Step 2

Heat butter and garlic in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and butter has a slightly nutty aroma (there will be golden-brown bits of milk solids on bottom of pan), about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Step 3

Toss salad with dressing and serve immediately.