Classical Latvian Salad - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 large leaf lettuce or Boston (never iceberg or romaine)
pinch of sugar
salt to taste
1/3 c. cream (if cream is too thick, dilute with buttermilk or milk)
1/2 tsp. lemon juice (optional)
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions or chives
1 Tbsp. fresh chopped dill weed
Preparation
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Mix sour cream with all seasonings and chopped greens.
Place 2/3 lettuce in salad bowl.
Pour dressing and mix gently. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to blend tastes.
Add the other 1/3 lettuce.
Mix lightly and serve at once.
At this point, can add sliced cucumber and/or radishes for color.
But never, never tomato, green pepper or other.
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