Hand Salad With Yogurt-Lemon Dressing

Name: Hand Salad With Yogurt-Lemon Dressing
Yield: 10–12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups plain full-fat yogurt; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 romaine hearts, leaves separated, trimmed

By Amiel Stanek

March 22, 2017

Alex Lau

We call this a hand salad because lettuce and dip just doesn’t sound like nearly as much fun. Romaine hearts are great because they’re sturdy and stocked at most markets. Don’t use something floppy like Boston lettuce or arugula, though. This is the appetizer for the $50 dinner party. See the rest of the menu and step-by-step photos here.

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