Butter Lettuce and Herb Salad
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In our Butter Lettuce and Herb Salad, the soft texture and buttery richness of the lettuce are gloriously balanced with fresh herbs and a tangy dressing that brings out the best flavors. Simple and delicious. This is a great salad to serve along with seafood or grilled meats. Perfect with seared scallops, lobster or crab, lotte, grilled steak, pork or chicken.
Butter Lettuce and Herb Salad
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Author: Mayi Brady
Recipe type: Salads
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 small heads butter or Boston lettuce
Dressing
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 1/2 Cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tablespoons minced fresh herbs; see * Note
Garnish
- 4 lemon slices (disks) cut in half - two halves per plate
Instructions
- Wash the lettuce, then dry it and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large bowl and chill until ready to toss.
- Combine the Dijon, lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette and the herbs.
- Serve with lemon slices for garnish. Use the garnish to add more lemon flavor if desired.
Notes
* Note: Use any combination of herbs you happen to have in the refrigerator for this salad. Basil, parsley, thyme and chervil work well.
Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 259 Fat: 28 g Saturated fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Sodium: 92 mg Fiber: 2.08 g Protein: 1 g Cholesterol: 0
