Butter Lettuce Salad
Made with butter lettuce, also known as bibb lettuce or boston lettuce, this easy and simple side salad is dressed in a dijon vinaigrette. It serves 4-6 people as a side salad.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
Butter lettuce salad
- 2-3 heads butter lettuce (or bibb lettuce)
- 1 bunch fresh chives
- 5-6 radish, sliced thin
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Dijon vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Trim butter lettuce leaves off the stem, keeping them whole and in tact. Wash lettuce and gently pat dry or use a salad spinner.
- Meanwhile combine the vinegar, dijon mustard, and honey, mixing well. Stir in the shallot, then whisking constantly, whisk in the olive oil till smooth and fully combined.
- Gently toss the leaves with 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing, adding more as needed. Spread leaves on a serving platter and top with snipped chives and thin-sliced radish. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
Notes
- Butter lettuce is also known as Boston or bibb lettuce so you can look for all 3 at the grocery store.
- Great additions would be crumbled goat cheese and toasted sunflower seeds or pepitas.
- Fresh chives work best in this recipe, and highly recommend not substituting or omitting them.
- White wine vinegar can also be used if not in elimination.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2741IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg