Simple Butter Lettuce Salad
Simple Butter Lettuce Salad is a light and refreshing dish made with tender butter lettuce and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. This easy butter lettuce salad recipe is perfect as a quick side or elegant starter, highlighting fresh flavors with minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Side Dish / Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
butter lettuce
olive oil
lemon juice or vinegar
Dijon mustard
honey
salt
black pepper
shallot or red onion
optional toppings (such as cucumbers, radishes, or nuts)
Instructions
- Gently wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add thinly sliced shallots or red onion to the dressing and let sit briefly to soften.
- Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce and toss gently to coat without bruising the leaves.
- Add optional toppings if desired and toss lightly again.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Handle butter lettuce gently to avoid bruising the delicate leaves.Start with a small amount of dressing and add more as needed.For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or omit it.Fresh herbs like dill or chives can enhance flavor.Best served immediately after dressing for maximum freshness.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/simple-butter-lettuce-salad/
