Lettuce salads are a refreshing and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. With so many different varieties of lettuce and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a delicious lettuce salad. Whether you prefer a classic Caesar salad, a crunchy Asian salad, or a hearty chopped salad, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the best lettuce salad recipes, providing you with the inspiration and instructions you need to create a salad that will wow your friends and family.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 11m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
LEAF LETTUCE SALAD
Sometimes the simple things are the best...Another one of the recipes that I grew up with way back when... If you don't grow your own, you can get leaf lettuce at a produce stand, a farmer's market or many grocery stores carry it...
Provided by Tom Collins
Categories Greens
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the Mayonnaise, Vinegar and Sugar into a bowl and stir until mixed --
- Place in the refrigerator to allow the ingredients to blend and to allow time for the sugar to dissolve --
- Remove the individual leaves from the main plant -- Do not cut, pull them apart --
- Rinse each leaf under cold water and shake excess water off the leaves --
- Remove the tender portion of the leaf from the stalk and discard the stalk --
- 'Tear' leaves into whatever size you think will fit into your mouth --
- This is enough dressing for about half a large bunch of lettuce -- Remaining lettuce can be stored in the refrigerater, covered, for use tomorrow --
- Start by tossing a third or so of the lettuce with the dressing and add lettuce until the lettuce is coated well with the dressing -- (you don't want a pool of sauce in the bottom of the bowl but you want the lettuce well coated) --
- This is best if the lettuce is mixed with the dressing just prior to eating -- The flavor won't change but the lettuce tends to get soggy after about an hour after mixed with the dressing -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.5, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 443.2, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.9, Protein 1.8
SIMPLE LETTUCE SALAD
MY Mother often fixed this salad when I was a child. I grew up on a farm and most of our food came right from the garden. We especially liked this in the spring, when early leaf lettuce appeared. After a long winter of cooked vegetables, this was a real treat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, egg and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
THE ULTIMATE GREEK SALAD
This is the most delicious salad - fresh and wonderful-tasting. FYI, lettuce can very much be a part of any greek salad - if you want it to. We like lettuce in my family and I often add it. It would not be 'authentic' in a Horiatiki (village) salad, but who cares?
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk dressing ingredients together until blended.
- Season to taste.
- Drain onion from ice water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine all salad ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl.
- Toss with dressing.
- Sprinkle cheese over and serve.
TENDER LETTUCE SALAD
When feeding a crowd, a large simple salad like this one is always a good idea.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss dressing with lettuce and mache. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
BOSTON LETTUCE WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
Sometimes the best salad is the simplest one -- this dish features buttery Boston lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and a classic vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, until ready to serve.)
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce with dressing and 3/4 cup cheese; toss gently to coat. Divide among plates, and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g
BIBB LETTUCE SALAD
Provided by Thomas Keller
Categories Salad Leafy Green Herb Appetizer Tarragon Chive Shallot Parsley Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Carefully cut out the core from each head of lettuce and separate the leaves, but keep each head of lettuce together; discard any tough outer leaves. Because each head of lettuce will be reassembled, the easiest way to work is with one head at a time. First, place the leaves in a bowl of cold water to refresh them and remove any dirt, then lift out and spin-dry in a salad spinner.
- Place the leaves from a single head of lettuce in a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, a few grinds of pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the shallots and chives, and 1 tablespoon each of the parsley, tarragon, and chervil. Then toss gently with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Repeat with the remaining heads.
- For each serving, arrange the outer lettuce leaves as a base on the plate and rebuild each head of lettuce, ending with the smallest, most tender leaves.
Tips:
- Choose the right lettuce: Different types of lettuce have different textures and flavors. For a crisp salad, use romaine or iceberg lettuce. For a softer salad, use butterhead or bibb lettuce.
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or bacteria.
- Dry the lettuce thoroughly: This will prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your salad the best flavor.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other ingredients.
- Serve the salad immediately: Lettuce salads are best when served immediately after they are made.
Conclusion:
Lettuce salads are a healthy and refreshing way to start a meal or serve as a side dish. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a lettuce salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a light and easy meal, give one of these lettuce salad recipes a try.
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