Best 9 Garden Lettuce Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and refreshing salad to add to your next meal? Look no further than garden lettuce salad! This vibrant and flavorful dish is packed with fresh greens, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned salad maker or a novice cook, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create a delicious and nutritious garden lettuce salad. From selecting the right lettuce and vegetables to choosing the perfect dressing, we'll cover all the essential steps to ensure your salad is a hit. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on crafting the perfect garden lettuce salad!

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GARDEN LETTUCE SALAD



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Potato, tomato and onion complement the fresh green beans in this colorful salad. A subtle oil-and-vinegar dressing lends fresh herb flavor to the mix.-Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups torn leaf lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
3/4 cup sliced radishes
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon-lime soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, radishes, bacon and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 27g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

GRANDMA'S GARDEN LETTUCE SALAD



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Make and share this Grandma's Garden Lettuce Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bread n Butter

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head green leaf lettuce, torn
3 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
pepper
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon flour
salt

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce, bacon, egg and pepper together in medium sized serving bowl.
  • Combine water, vingar, sugar, flour and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium/high until hot, but not boiling.
  • Pour water/vinegar mixture over lettuce and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 183.5, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25.8, Protein 5

ALMOST-FAMOUS GARDEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 10-ounce bag American salad blend
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
4 small pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini
1 small vine-ripened tomato, quartered
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/2 cup large croutons
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
  • Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing.
  • Photography by Kate Sears

SUMMER GARDEN SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
3 heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 mini cucumbers, cut into wedges
1 orange bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, garlic powder, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Transfer to a ramekin.
  • For the salad: Place the ramekin in the center of a platter. Arrange the lettuce around the dressing. Layer the tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers on top of the lettuce and serve.

GARDEN SALAD



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Use whatever herbs you have in the garden, and if you have your own lettuce, too, all the better for this simple side dish

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lettuce , such as cos or butterhead
handful one other salad leaf , such as watercress, rocket or mizuna
soft herbs , such as chervil, tarragon, parsley, chives
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 spring onion , roughly chopped
handful parsley
few sprigs watercress or rocket
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
6 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the lettuce, leaves and herbs. Tear larger leaves into bite-size pieces and tip all the greenery into a large salad bowl.
  • Put the garlic, onion, parsley and watercress or rocket into a mini chopper or food processor. Blitz until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper and blitz briefly. Add the oil and blitz until thickened. Drizzle over the salad and toss until the leaves are just coated. You might not need all the dressing, but it will keep in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.05 milligram of sodium

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

QUICK GARDEN SALAD



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Crunchy, herby and fresh- this green side salad is versatile, healthy and dressed with a light garlic and parsley vinaigrette

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads lettuces , such as Cos or Butterhead
2 good handfuls of another salad leaf , such as watercress, rocket or mizuna
handful of soft herbs , such as chervil, tarragon, parsley, chives
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 spring onion , roughly chopped
handful parsley
a few watercress sprigs or rocket leaves
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
6 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the lettuce, leaves and herbs. Tear larger leaves into bite-sized pieces and tip everything into a large salad bowl.
  • To make the dressing, put the garlic, onion, parsley and watercress or rocket into a mini chopper or food processor, and blitz until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, mustard and some seasoning, and blend briefly. Slowly add the oil and blitz until thickened. Drizzle over the salad just before eating and toss until the leaves are just coated. (You might not need all the dressing, but it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

DRESSING FOR GARDEN LETTUCE



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Garden lettuce calls for a light and tangy dressing. My grandmother had the perfect dressing and now you do, too.

Provided by cooks4forty

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
¼ cup cider vinegar
4 ½ teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk the evaporated milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest lettuce possible. Look for heads that are tightly packed and have no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Wash your lettuce thoroughly before using it. This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria.
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly before adding it to your salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of lettuces in your salad. This will add flavor and texture.
  • Add other vegetables and fruits to your salad for added nutrition and flavor. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, celery, apples, and grapes.
  • Use a light dressing on your salad. Avoid heavy dressings, which can overpower the flavor of the lettuce.
  • Serve your salad immediately after making it. This will help to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

With its crisp texture and refreshing flavor, lettuce is a great addition to any salad. There are many different types of lettuce to choose from, so you can find one that suits your taste. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious and healthy lettuce salad that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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