Best 10 Red Leaf Lettuce Watercress And Cucumber Salad With Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

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Red leaf lettuce, watercress, and cucumber salad with buttermilk dressing is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer. The crisp lettuce and watercress are paired with the cool, creamy buttermilk dressing, while the cucumber adds a refreshing crunch. This salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN WATERCRESS AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD: SHLADA DE-AL JORJOR AIN EL MAA



Moroccan Watercress and Butter Lettuce Salad: Shlada De-al Jorjor Ain El Maa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon ground flax seed
2 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper, as needed, plus 1 tablespoon
1 large red bell pepper
1 large green bell pepper
1 large tomato
1 head butter lettuce, cored and quartered lengthwise
About 20 stems watercress
8 large peeled prawns
1 preserved lemon, chopped
Moroccan oil-cured black and green olives, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flax seed with 2 tablespoons of water and let soak for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon cumin. While whisking, drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix the flaxseed with the dressing. Set the flaxseed dressing aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan. In a large bowl, lightly coat the peppers and tomato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the peppers and tomato until slightly charred and soft. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 tablespoon black pepper. While whisking, drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth dressing and season with salt, to taste.
  • Peel and seed the peppers and tomato and leaving some of the charred skin, and slice. Toss the them with the dressing.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook, stirring, until just cooked through.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves along outer edge of a large platter. Arrange the peppers and tomato on the lettuce. Place the watercress in the middle and drizzle flax seed dressing over the top. Add the prawns with their juice and scatter around the preserved lemon and olives. Serve.

RED LEAF LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Red Leaf Lettuce, Watercress, and Cucumber Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Garlic     Mustard     Cucumber     Spring     Sour Cream     Watercress     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

For dressing
1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, or to taste
For salad
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small head red leaf lettuce (1/2 pound), torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make salad:
  • Soak onion in 1 cup cold water 10 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
  • Toss lettuce, watercress, and cucumber together in a bowl and divide among 6 plates. Spoon dressing over, then sprinkle salads with onion.

RED LETTUCE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS



Red Lettuce with Balsamic Onions image

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.

RED LEAF LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS SALAD W/ BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Red Leaf Lettuce and Watercress Salad W/ Buttermilk Dressing image

Make and share this Red Leaf Lettuce and Watercress Salad W/ Buttermilk Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, mashed to a paste with
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (to taste)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small red leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber

Steps:

  • Make dressing:.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make salad:.
  • Soak onion in 1 cup cold water 10 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
  • Toss lettuce, watercress, and cucumber together in a bowl and divide among 6 plates. Spoon dressing over, then sprinkle salads with onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 153.3, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 2

WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD



Wilted Leaf Lettuce Salad image

When I think of my favorite meals from childhood, this salad comes to mind. Nothing beats garden lettuce wilted with bacon drippings, and no other recipe better captures the taste of long ago.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 small onion, sliced
3 radishes, sliced
6 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, onion and radishes; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel. To the drippings, add vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BOSTON LETTUCE AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Boston Lettuce and Cucumber Salad image

This Boston Lettuce and Cucumber Salad is a perfect summer dish; cool cucumbers will have you made in the shade.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 head Boston lettuce torn, into bite-size pieces
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar; whisk in oil until blended. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Add lettuce and cucumber to bowl; toss to coat with dressing. Serve salad immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

RED LETTUCE SALAD



Red Lettuce Salad image

This recipe is from the Busy People's Low-Carb Cookbook by Dawn Hall. I like to do the first part of this early in the day and then toss with the dressing just before serving

Provided by Chef RZ Fan

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head red-leaf lettuce, rinsed clean and torn into bite size pieces
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
5 black olives, sliced
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (the kind in the bag NOT the grated stuff in the can)
10 cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup fat-free red wine vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Pat the lettuce dry with clean paper towels or spin the rinsed pieces in the salad spinner until dry.
  • Put the clean, dry,torn lettuce in a large glass salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle the chopped cucumber, sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese over the lettuce pieces.
  • Do not toss yet.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving toss the salad with the dressing and serve chilled.
  • As an added touch chill your salad bowls in the freezer so they will be well chilled for a more special presentation.
  • Enjoy !

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.8, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 105.1, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.6

BUTTER-LETTUCE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK AND HERBS



Butter-Lettuce Salad with Buttermilk and Herbs image

Feeling a bit stuffed after the big holiday meal? Pass around a tangy and refreshing salad like this one; it will reset appetites and get everyone excited for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (1 teaspoon), plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 heads butter lettuce, such as Boston or Bibb, outer leaves separated, hearts left whole
1 fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, cored, and very thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup), plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fronds
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram or oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, crème fraîche, and lemon juice; generously season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Gently toss lettuce leaves and hearts and sliced fennel with dressing, then add half each of fennel fronds, parsley, and marjoram and toss again.
  • Arrange salad on a platter; sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining fennel fronds and herbs. Season to taste. Serve immediately.

RED LEAF AND MANDARIN SALAD



Red Leaf and Mandarin Salad image

A delicious mix of sweet, salty and tangy makes this effortless salad outstanding. It looks beautiful with the colorful lettuce, peppers, mandarin oranges and almonds glistening with dressing. -Heather Villasenor, Amarillo, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, cheese and peppers. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Stir in onion. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RED-LEAF LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Red-Leaf Lettuce and Watercress Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Onion     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Watercress     Lettuce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon English-style dry mustard, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon or to taste, crumbled
1 large head red-leaf lettuce, rinsed, spun dry, and torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded and sprigs rinsed and spun dry
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic paste, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. In a large bowl toss lettuce, watercress, and onion with dressing.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp vegetables.
  • If you don't have red leaf lettuce, you can substitute another type of lettuce, such as romaine or green leaf lettuce.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as tomatoes, carrots, or radishes.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and vegetables separately and store them in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, toss the vegetables with the dressing and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Red leaf lettuce, watercress, and cucumber salad with buttermilk dressing is a refreshing and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The buttermilk dressing adds a tangy and creamy flavor to the salad, while the vegetables provide a variety of textures and flavors. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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