Name: Grilled Little Gem Salad with Pita Croutons
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8 heads Little Gem lettuce (about 1½ lbs.), halved lengthwise; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for grill; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 pocket pitas, split along the seam; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup Sun Gold tomatoes, halved; ½ cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled

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Alex Lau

Yes—you can grill lettuce. And it’s worth it.

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