This summer salad features a delicious dressing filled with fresh herbs.

YIELDS: 8 servings
TOTAL TIME: 0 hours 25 mins


INGREDIENTS

1 ripe avocado

1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley

3 tbsp. fresh tarragon 

1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 small clove garlic

2 anchovy filets

1 (.75-ounce) bunch fresh chives, divided

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 heads little gem lettuce or 1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn

3 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, sliced

3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS

1- Puree avocado, parsley, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, oil, garlic, anchovies, and 1/4 cup chives in a blender. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with additional lemon juice or water if needed.

2- Cut remaining chives into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss together lettuce and half of the dressing; arrange on a platter. Top with cucumbers, tomatoes, and remaining chives. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Season with pepper.