Boston Lettuce Salad Recipes

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD

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 SHAVED PARMESAN

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.

BOSTON LETTUCE AVOCADO SALAD AND LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Pull the lettuce leaves from the head, rinse gently under cold water, and lay out on clean towels to dry. Use a spoon to remove the flesh in 1 piece from each half of the avocado. Thinly slice the avocado flesh into thin wedges.
• Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate and top with the avocado wedges, scallion, and cilantro. Finish with a healthy drizzling of the dressing.

BOSTON LETTUCE WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix until the salt dissolves. Drizzle in the oil as you stir, mixing until the vinegar and oil comes together in a smooth dressing.
• Tear the lettuce leaves into pieces and put all but a handful in a small salad bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
• Pour most of the vinaigrette over the lettuce (reserve a little to avoid overdressing) and toss, mixing thoroughly. Add the reserved lettuce, toss again, and then add more vinaigrette if the salad seems too dry. Serve immediately.
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MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH AND BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD

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.

BOSTON LETTUCE WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS

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.

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD WITH CREAMY ORANGE SHALLOT DRESSING

Steps:

• To prepare dressing: Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in orange juice until smooth. Stir in shallot. Season with pepper.
• To prepare salad: Divide lettuce among 4 plates and scatter carrot and tomatoes on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle with tarragon (or chives), if desired. Serve immediately.

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium sauté pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and the fat has rendered, about 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Bring 1 quart cold water and the vinegar to a simmer in a deep sauté pan. Break the eggs, one at a time, into a ramekin and carefully slide each egg into the simmering water. Simmer until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Put a large dollop of the buttermilk-blue cheese dressing in the center of each of 4 large dinner plates.
• Place the lettuce leaves in a large bowl, toss with half of the white wine vinaigrette, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the leaves on top of the buttermilk-blue cheese dressing.
• Divide the eggs, bacon, and radishes among the plates and drizzle with more of the white wine vinaigrette. Garnish with the blue cheese and chives.
• Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
• Put the buttermilk, sour cream, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the blue cheese and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. The dressing can be made 1 day in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.
• White wine vinaigrette
• Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. The dressing can be made 1 day in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.