Best 7 Best Lettuce Salad Recipes

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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



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

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



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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

1 bunch leaf lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar (I prefer red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
3 tablespoons sugar

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



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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

2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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



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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

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mediterranean is best)
1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces ((I use Romaine)
3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped (the long, thin, almost seedless ones)
1 medium red onion, cut into thin rings and soaked for 10 minutes in a small bowl of ice water to make it less sharp
1 small green pepper, cut into thin rings
3/4 cup kalamata olive
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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



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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

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 heads Boston lettuce (1 1/2 pounds total), torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups mache or fresh parsley leaves

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



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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

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds (4 heads) Boston lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cup shaved (2 ounces) Parmesan cheese

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



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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

4 heads Bibb lettuce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1/4 cup chervil leaves
1/2 cup House Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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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