Grilled Lettuces with Crème Fraîche and Avocado

A sophisticated salad featuring grilled romaine and radicchio, topped with creamy crème fraîche, buttery avocado, and peppery mizuna greens. The char from grilling adds a delightful smoky flavor to the crisp lettuces.

4 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts and/or large heads of Treviso radicchio, halved lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 cup mizuna or baby mustard greens
  • ½ cup crème fraîche
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 to taste flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Brush cut sides of lettuce with a total of 2 tablespoons oil; season with kosher salt and pepper. Grill lettuce, cut side down, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Toss mizuna with 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl; season with kosher salt.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Dollop crème fraîche on a platter and top with grilled lettuce and avocado; scatter mizuna over. Drizzle with lemon juice and more oil; season with sea salt and pepper.

    5 min