Leaf Lettuce Salad Recipes

SIMPLE LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, egg and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

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.

SIMPLE RED LEAF SALAD

Steps:

• Wash red leaf lettuce, separate the leaves, and spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a salad bowl with bell pepper and scallion.
• Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper in a resealable jar. Close and shake until well combined.
• Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the salad and toss to combine. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.

LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the Mayonnaise, Vinegar and Sugar into a bowl and stir until mixed --
• Place in the refrigerator to allow the ingredients to blend and to allow time for the sugar to dissolve --
• Remove the individual leaves from the main plant -- Do not cut, pull them apart --
• Rinse each leaf under cold water and shake excess water off the leaves --
• Remove the tender portion of the leaf from the stalk and discard the stalk --
• 'Tear' leaves into whatever size you think will fit into your mouth --
• This is enough dressing for about half a large bunch of lettuce -- Remaining lettuce can be stored in the refrigerater, covered, for use tomorrow --
• Start by tossing a third or so of the lettuce with the dressing and add lettuce until the lettuce is coated well with the dressing -- (you don't want a pool of sauce in the bottom of the bowl but you want the lettuce well coated) --
• This is best if the lettuce is mixed with the dressing just prior to eating -- The flavor won't change but the lettuce tends to get soggy after about an hour after mixed with the dressing -- .

RED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD WITH GOLDEN BEETS AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper for dressing in a bowl. Stream in olive oil, whisking until well combined; set aside.
• Trim off the beets' leafy tops and root ends. Rub each beet with a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each tightly in a piece of foil and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake beets in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce through the centers with a paring knife, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Remove beets from oven, and allow to cool still wrapped in foil until you can handle them, 10 to 15 minutes. Rub each beet with a paper towel to remove the skin. Set aside to cool, then cut to your preference, either into chunks or slices.
• Tear lettuce leaves into pieces and add to a large bowl along with grapes and red onion. Add beets and give the salad a light stir. Drizzle some of the dressing to your taste, and toss gently until all is well coated. Store any remaining dressing tightly covered in the refrigerator.

LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces to make about 4 cups and add green onions slices.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over lettuce and toss, or serve on the side if you prefer. Refrigerate leftovers.
• FOR VARIATION: you can also make the dressing for this salad, mixing 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 or 2 tablespoons salad dressing or mayo and 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar, (according to your taste), 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper, and serve with 6 cups torn leaf lettuce washed and dried. Refrigerate leftovers.

LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Gently wash and dry lettuce. Place in a salad bowl or on individual plates, then top with onions and eggs.
• Combine the remaining ingredients with a whisk, adjusting sugar to tartness of vinegar.
• Whip until quite foamy then pour over salad. Sprinkle with chives.