Chargrilled Baby Gem with Lemon Tahini

Step 1

Preheat a griddle pan on medium-high.

Step 2

Cut the baby gem lettuce in half, or quarters if you prefer.

Step 3

Rub 2 tbsp of olive oil over the lettuce, using your fingers or a pastry brush, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Chargrill for about 2 - 3 minutes per side until crisp and you can see the char marks. Slice the lemon in half and grill for about 2 - 3 minutes too until slightly charred in the centre. Allow the lemon to cool slightly before adding to the tahini.

Step 5

Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix with a balloon whisk until smooth. Using a whisk stops the dressing splitting, unlike when using a spoon.

Step 6

Plate the lettuce and drizzle with lemon tahini, 1/2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, sesame seeds and optional extra seasoning.