Simple Butter Lettuce Salad
Light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, this Simple Butter Lettuce Salad is a celebration of fresh flavors and minimal prep. Perfect for quick lunches or as a side dish, this recipe features tender butter lettuce delicately dressed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. A sprinkle of fresh chives adds a subtle oniony kick, making this salad both vibrant and satisfying. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy butter lettuce salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful dish with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
Directions
Step 1
Wash the butter lettuce thoroughly under cold running water and dry it using a salad spinner or by patting gently with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2
Gently tear the butter lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Step 4
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the butter lettuce. Toss gently using salad tongs to ensure the lettuce is evenly coated.
Step 5
Finely chop the fresh chives and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, simple butter lettuce salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (232.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 417.6 |
| Total Fat 43.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 424.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.9g | |
| Protein 2.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 101.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 395.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories