Charred Baby Cos Lettuce with Herbed Buttermilk Dressing - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 baby cos, cut in half lengthwise
• 10ml vegetable oil
• [For the dressing]
• 4 sprigs parsley
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1/2 bunch chives
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly toasted
• 100ml plant-based cream (e.g. soy or coconut based)
• 1 lemon, juice only
• 1 cheek preserved lemon
• Salt and pepper
• [To finish]
• 1 ruby red grapefruit
• 5 strands chives, finely chopped