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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Gently tear the butter lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
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.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the butter lettuce. Toss gently using salad tongs to ensure the lettuce is evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh chives and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, simple butter lettuce salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 424 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*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.
