Description
A fresh and vibrant Butter Lettuce Salad served with a zesty Lemon Chive Dressing, complemented by crisp cucumbers, radishes, and Parmesan crisps for a delightful texture contrast. This simple yet elegant salad makes a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 head butter lettuce (washed, patted dry, and torn)
- 3 small cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 4 radishes (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup parmesan crisps (or substitute with shaved parmesan)
Lemon Chive Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 3 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
- sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Lemon Chive Dressing: Add the extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped chives, and a pinch of sea salt into a small jar with a lid. Secure the lid tightly and shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and emulsified.
- Prepare Butter Lettuce: Wash the butter lettuce thoroughly and dry it completely using a clean kitchen towel or a salad spinner. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them on a large serving platter or in a bowl.
- Slice Radishes: Using a mandolin, thinly slice the radishes. Immediately place the slices into a bowl of cold water and let them soak until ready to use. This helps keep them crisp.
- Slice Cucumbers: Use a mandolin to thinly slice the cucumbers and set them aside.
- Arrange Vegetables: Drain the radishes thoroughly and dry them using a clean towel. Arrange the cucumber slices in clusters over the bed of lettuce on the platter, followed by the radish slices in separate clusters to create an attractive presentation.
- Add Parmesan and Dress: Top the salad evenly with parmesan crisps or shaved parmesan. Drizzle the prepared lemon chive dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
Notes
- Using a mandolin for slicing ensures uniform thin slices, giving a professional look and texture.
- If parmesan crisps are not available, shaved parmesan adds a similar savory element.
- Soaking radishes in cold water enhances their crunchiness.
- Dressing should be added right before serving to avoid sogginess.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Butter Lettuce Salad, Lemon Chive Dressing, Parmesan Crisps, Healthy Salad, Easy Salad Recipe
