Butter Lettuce Salad Recipes

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEAR DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
• For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

THE BEST BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• For a sweeter dressing, try adding in a touch of honey.
• Add the washed, dried, and chopped butter lettuce and romaine lettuce into a large mixing bowl.
• Next, you'll roughly chop your parsley and dill. Add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
• Finely chop your chives into small pieces. Add them to the bowl as well. Toss everything together.
• Next, sprinkle a handful of pea shoots over the top of the salad.
• Finish with freshly shaved parmesan and a light drizzle of homemade lemon dressing.
• Serve immediately after adding the dressing.

BUTTER-LETTUCE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK AND HERBS

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.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH ZESTY GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the parsley, yogurt, chives, lemon juice, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt, pepper, garlic and scallion to a blender. Turn the blender on low and gradually increase the speed. Blend until bright green and smooth, about 20 seconds.
• To assemble, add the torn butter lettuce to a large serving bowl. Drizzle with half the dressing. Serve with extra dressing on the side.

BUTTER LETTUCE AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the fennel, lettuce, tarragon and scallion. Set aside.
• Add lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk together.
• While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil. When well combined pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the Pecorino if desired and serve immediately.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH POACHED SALMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Place salmon in a medium skillet; cover with cold water. Add lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high. Cover, remove skillet from heat, and let stand until salmon is opaque throughout, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a blender, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 cup tarragon, 1/4 cup parsley, and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth; set dressing aside.
• In a large bowl, toss lettuce with tomatoes and remaining herbs. Divide salad among 4 plates; top with poached salmon, and drizzle with dressing.

BUTTER LETTUCE, PERSIMMON, FETA, AND HAZELNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, shallot, and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Place lettuce in large bowl; toss with dressing. Gently toss in persimmons, cheese, and nuts. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite size pieces.
• Combine remaining ingredients, add to lettuce and toss.