Ingredients

  • 2 small heads bib lettuce, cores removed and halved
  • 4 radishes, sliced
  • 1/4 seedless cucumber, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves, a handful
  • 1 small shallot, chopped or 1/2 large shallot
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it

Method

  • Place each half-head of lettuce on individual plates cut side down so the lettuce forms a mound on the plate.
  • Arrange the radishes and cucumber slices around each lettuce mound.
  • Place capers, dill, parsley, shallot, vinegar, salt and pepper in a blender.
  • Turn blender on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Test seasonings in the dressing.
  • Spoon the dressing evenly over the salads, capping the lettuce.