Butter Lettuce Salad
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4.6
Butter Lettuce Salad
Description
This salad highlights soft butter lettuce as the base, known for its mild flavor and buttery texture. It is combined with thinly sliced radishes and Persian cucumbers that add crunch and a subtle peppery bite. Sliced ripe avocado contributes creaminess while freshly grated Parmesan introduces a salty, nutty component. Chopped fresh chives add a mild onion note for extra dimension.
The dressing is an emulsion of olive oil, lemon juice, and golden balsamic vinegar for acidity, balanced with a touch of honey for sweetness and enhanced by minced garlic and Dijon mustard, adding depth and slight pungency. The salad ingredients are tossed gently with the dressing and served immediately to preserve the crispness and freshness of the vegetables and lettuce.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
For the salad:
- 2 butter lettuce roughly chopped, heads
- 6 radish thinly sliced
- 2 cucumber sliced, Persian
- 1 avocado sliced, large
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, and Dijon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, radishes, cucumbers, avocado, Parmesan cheese, and chives. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1961IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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