BUTTER LETTUCE AND RADISH SALAD WITH LEMON-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

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Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Suzanne Tracht

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Herb     Vegetable     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Radish     Lettuce

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup canola oil
Table salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 heads butter lettuce, outer leaves discarded, leaves torn
12 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, chervil, basil, and chives, minced
1 (3-ounce) piece Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 1-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Using mortar and pestle or food processor, grind or crush garlic, lemon zest, and kosher salt into fine paste. Whisk paste into lemon juice mixture. Gradually whisk in oil. Whisk in table salt and pepper to taste.
  • In large bowl, toss together lettuce, radishes, minced herbs, and dressing. Divide mixture among 6 salad plates. Using vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan atop each salad and serve.

Aishat Jolaiya
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This salad was a disappointment. The radishes were too peppery and the dressing was too lemony.


Khan Abdali
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I found this salad to be a bit too bland. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.


John Blessing
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I'm not a big fan of radishes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The vinaigrette dressing is delicious.


Yunos Shah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover radishes.


Malik ousaf Ousaf phull
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I love the crunch of the radishes in this salad.


Esrath Jahan
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


silus eramu
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients, tossed with a lemony vinaigrette. But the flavors are amazing.


Aamir Ashraf
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This is a great salad to make when you're short on time. It comes together in just a few minutes, and it's always a hit.


Nadiya Nahid
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The butter lettuce is so delicate and tender, and the radishes add a nice peppery bite.


Khanyiso Mangona
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and savory.