Butter Lettuce Salad with Shallots Vinaigrette
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Butter Lettuce Salad with Shallots Vinaigrette
Description
This salad combines the delicate texture of butter lettuce with a tangy vinaigrette crafted by dissolving salt in red wine vinegar, then mixing in mustard, freshly diced shallots, and ground black pepper. Olive oil is whisked in slowly to form a smooth dressing that lightly coats the lettuce without overpowering its mild flavor.
The butter lettuce is washed, torn into pieces, and folded gently into the dressing to keep the leaves intact. The shallots add a mild onion flavor, cutting through the richness of olive oil and providing a subtle pungency balanced by the red wine vinegar’s acidity.
The salad is meant to be served immediately after dressing to preserve the crisp, tender quality of the lettuce leaves. It suits as a light side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
For best texture, eat the butter lettuce salad immediately after tossing with the vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon mustard
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 butter lettuce head
- black pepper freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the salt and vinegar. Mix well with a fork until the salt is dissolved. Add the mustard, pepper, shallots and blend well.Add the olive oil, slowly and steady and whisk until smooth.
- Wash the butter lettuce. Torn into pieces and add it to the vinaigrette and gently fold the lettuce until all the leaves are covered.
Notes
- For best texture, eat the butter lettuce salad immediately after tossing with the vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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