Grilled Baby Gems with Goat’s Cheese Dressing
Grilled baby gems or cos lettuces are a revelation. They become slightly crispy, yet mellow, and our orange-spiked goat’s cheese dressing adds a luscious creaminess. Vary the herbs to what is available – it’s also lovely with mint, parsley, or chives.
Ingredients
1 Soignon mini buche goat’s cheese
Grated zest of 1 orange and 3 Tbsp juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
A small handful of dill leaves, roughly chopped
2 baby gem lettuces
Method
In a food processor, combine the goat’s cheese, orange zest, and juice, and blitz to combine. Add the olive oil and loosen with 1-2 tablespoons of water, if required. Add most of the dill, reserving a little for garnishing.
Cut the gem lettuces into wedges and grill in a hot pan for a few minutes on each side. Arrange the lettuce on a platter, drizzle with the dressing, season with salt, and scatter with the remaining dill to serve.