Best 12 Boston Lettuce And Red Onion Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing, crispy, and flavorful salad recipe to impress your family and friends at your next gathering? Look no further than this delightful combination of boston lettuce and red onion salad! This salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, with the crisp leaves of boston lettuce providing a base for the sharp and tangy red onion slices. Dressed with a simple vinaigrette, this salad is easy to make and packed with nutritional value. Whether you're a seasoned salad enthusiast or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and visually appealing dish that will be a hit at any occasion.

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BOSTON LETTUCE AND RED ONION SALAD



Boston Lettuce and Red Onion Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large or 2 small heads Boston lettuce
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, preferably flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut away the core of the lettuce. Remove the leaves. Rinse and pat dry. Put leaves into a salad bowl and add onion and parsley.
  • Put the vinegar in a bowl and add salt and pepper. Start beating while gradually adding the oil. Pour the sauce over the salad and toss to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 227 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

BOSTON LETTUCE, ORANGES, AND RED ONION SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING



Boston Lettuce, Oranges, and Red Onion Salad with Ginger Dressing image

This beautiful citrus salad is so light and refreshing, it's almost a palate cleanser. I've served it at fancy dinner parties and at school with equal success. The zing of the Ginger Dressing adds a whole new taste dimension.

Provided by Robert W. Surles

Categories     Cookstr Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head Boston lettuce
2 navel oranges
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Ginger Dressing (see Notes)
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the Boston lettuce by breaking all the leaves apart and washing thoroughly under cold running water. Boston lettuce can be sandy inside, so be sure that the leaves are well washed. Dry the lettuce and tear into bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl and cover with damp towels. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Prepare the oranges by peeling them and cutting into sections. More simply, slice the peeled oranges crosswise, then cut the slices in half.
  • Add the oranges and onion to the bowl with the lettuce. Pour some Ginger Dressing over the salad and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Pass remaining dressing, if you like.

RED LETTUCE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS



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This salad is inspired by one that's made at Nick & Toni's, one of my favorite restaurants in East Hampton. They add blue cheese, which is incredibly delicious too.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 small red onions
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
1 cup good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced shallots (2 large)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
2 heads red-leaf, washed, spun dry, and torn into pieces.

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut the onions in 1/2 and slice 1/4-inch thick, place on a baking sheet and toss with:
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
  • Remove from oven and toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. While whisking, add 3/4 cup olive oil until emulsified.
  • To assemble, toss enough lettuce for 6 people with dressing, to taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange the onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
Pinch salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head Boston lettuce, cleaned
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake until contents are well combined.
  • Break the lettuce into leaves and place on 4 plates. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with capers.

BOSTON LETTUCE WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS



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Forget boring tossed salads! This Boston lettuce salad will have your guests asking for the recipe. Top with bacon, or substitute feta for the Gorgonzola for a change of taste. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium red onions, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons orange juice
4 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place onions on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and juice. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. , Top lettuce halves with roasted onions. Drizzle with sauce and top with cheese. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and if desired, chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH ORANGES AND RED ONION DRESSING



Butter Lettuce Salad with Oranges and Red Onion Dressing image

Provided by Pat Carloss

Categories     Salad     Onion     Marinate     No-Cook     Vinegar     Orange     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 head of butter lettuce, leaves coarsely torn (about 8 cups)
2 large oranges, peel and white pith removed, thinly sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel, and juice concentrate in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion; marinate 30 minutes, stirring often. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with orange slices. Ladle dressing with onion over.

ASPARAGUS, BOSTON LETTUCE AND ORANGE SALAD



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Try something new with our Asparagus, Boston Lettuce and Orange Salad. Our Asparagus, Boston Lettuce and Orange Salad is ideal for your next dinner party.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 heads Boston lettuce, torn
1 large red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 large navel oranges, peeled, sliced
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, blanched
1/2 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

Steps:

  • Cover large platter with lettuce.
  • Top with onions, oranges and asparagus.
  • Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

B.L.T. TOSSED SALAD



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Boston lettuce and homemade croutons are the key to this salad. I make this often, especially good in the spring and summer.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 slices bacon
1/2 loaf Italian bread
seasoning salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
1 small red onion, chopped
1 pint cherries or 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 heads boston lettuce, washed and drained well

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in skillet until crisp.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet, drain and crumble bacon.
  • Cut bread into 3/4 inch cubes to measure 2 cups.
  • Heat fat over medium heat and saute bread cubes, seasoned with a little seasoning salt, stirring until golden brown.
  • Transfer croutons to paper towels, set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise and water and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces, add tomatoes, onion, bacon, croutons and toss with dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 632.9, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 13.7, Protein 8.5

BOSTON LETTUCE AND ENDIVE SALAD



Boston Lettuce and Endive Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large heads Belgian endive
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 head Boston lettuce cleaned, rinsed and patted dry
4 tablespoons chopped fresh scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil or parsley

Steps:

  • Trim off the bottom of the endives, cut them into inch-long pieces or cut them lengthwise into thin shreds. Drop the pieces into cold water to keep them from turning dark. Drain, spin or pat dry.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Blend well with a wire whisk, then add the oil slowly to form an emulsion.
  • Place the salad greens, the scallions and chervil into the salad bowl and toss well with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 249 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD WITH CELERY



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Enliven a lettuce salad with crisp celery.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large head Boston lettuce (about 1 pound), torn into bite-size pieces
2 celery stalks, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, Dijon, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and celery; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH AND BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD



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Most of the work for this salad can be done ahead. I have made it a few times and my family and guests really enjoyed it. I got the recipe from the Canadian Living Barbecue plus Cookbook Summer 2005.

Provided by Heather in Barrie

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups Baby Spinach
4 cups torn boston lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions or 1/2 cup radish
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
1/3 cup havarti cheese (optional) or 1/3 cup goat cheese (optional)
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
1/4 cup oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss spinach with lettuce. Top with onion and mushrooms. (Salad may be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours).
  • Mix together dressing ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over greens. Add cheese and nuts if using. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 233, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.2

ORANGE-ONION LETTUCE SALAD



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Attractive and a little different, this pretty salad is a standard for special occasions at our house. A pleasant poppy seed dressing, sweet citrus sections, tangy red onion slices and mild lettuce blend deliciously.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 heads Bibb lettuce, torn
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange lettuce on six salad plates. Top with oranges and onion rings. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right lettuce. Boston lettuce is the classic choice for this salad, but you can also use other types of lettuce, such as romaine or butterhead. Just be sure to choose a lettuce that is crisp and has a mild flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the onion. This will help to prevent the onion from tearing and will also make it easier to slice it thinly.
  • Soak the onion in cold water for a few minutes before using. This will help to remove some of the sharpness of the onion.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad. You don't want to overdress the salad, or it will become soggy. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and a touch of honey is a good choice.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best when served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the lettuce and onion separately in the refrigerator and then assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

Boston lettuce and red onion salad is a simple but delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing, and flavorful, and it can be made with just a few simple ingredients. Follow these tips to make the perfect Boston lettuce and red onion salad every time.

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