Butter Lettuce and Herb Salad
Light, refreshing, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Butter Lettuce and Herb Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. Featuring tender butter lettuce, a medley of fragrant herbs like parsley, dill, and chives, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is a showcase of simplicity and elegance. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless way to add a crisp and vibrant touch to your table. Ideal for pairing with grilled proteins or as a standalone lunchtime favorite, this herbaceous salad delights with its balance of textures and bright flavors. Perfect for those seeking quick, healthy, and delicious recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Butter lettuce
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the butter lettuce. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Chop the parsley leaves, dill, and chives finely. Add them to the salad bowl with the butter lettuce.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the lettuce and herbs are evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately as a crisp and aromatic side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1361 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1192 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
