This Chive Sour Cream Salad Dressing was something we used on fresh green lettuce during the summer months in Quebec when I was growing up when the days were warm and eating outside was de rigueur.

It’s a really simple, tangy dressing that you can make a day in advance if kept in a container with a tight-fitting lid. I use canning jars for this as it’s easy to shake up the ingredients before pouring over the greens.

I typically use chives in this salad dressing, but use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand. Cilantro and basil are particularly delicious. Serve the dressing cold on cold lettuce for extra freshness.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup heavy cream (could use half-and-half)
• ½ tsp. each salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
• 1 Tbsp. chopped green onion
• Zest of half a lemon
• One large head of Freshly-washed lettuce greens, torn in bit size pieces

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients except the lettuce greens in a medium canning jar and shake well until all the ingredients are fully combined (could use a bowl and whisk also).
2. Pour the dressing over the greens, toss to coat well and check for seasoning. I typically add a couple big pinches of salt and re-toss.

Serves 4 guests.