BUTTERCRUNCH
DAYS TO SPROUT
DAYS TO
SPROUT
7-10 DAYS
MATURES IN
MATURES
IN
46 DAYS
TASTE IT FOR
TASTE IT
FOR
3-5 WEEKS
CARE & HARVEST
Pick individual leaves or wait and harvest full heads.
For ongoing harvest, you can begin harvesting once the leaves reach about 4 inches tall.
Harvest the outer leaves of the head and let the inner leaves continue to grow and mature. Just snip either single outer leaves or grab a bunch of them and cut them with scissors one inch above the base of the plant.
Be careful; if you cut into or below the base, the plant may die, so leave the small leaves in the middle to regrow easily.
Do not cut more than a third of the plant in you want it to keep growing.
QUICK FACTS
HARVEST TO PLATE RECIPE
BUTTERCRUNCH SALAD WITH CITRUS HONEY VINAIGRETTE
Photo / Recipe Source: Panning the Globe
INGREDIENTS
For the Dressing
- 2 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice plus the zest of one lemon (zest before juicing)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice plus the zest of 1 lime (zest before juicing)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Sea salt (I recommend Maldon) or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons canola oil
For the Salad
- 3 heads buttercrunch lettuce
- 1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves, roughly chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the Dressing: Whisk lemon juice and zest, lime juice and zest, honey, and dijon in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, to emulsify the dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Make the Salad: Cut the root end off the lettuces and gently wash and dry the leaves. I like to rinse leaves separately, under the tap, and spin them dry in my salad spinner. Tear the larger leaves into smaller pieces. Pile leaves into a large bowl. Sprinkle in the tarragon and toss it gently with the lettuce. Just before serving, toss the salad with just enough dressing to coat. Serve immediately.
