Lettuce salad
Lettuce salad recipes have been around for centuries, with the first recorded recipe dating back to the Roman Empire. The dish was originally made with endive, a bitter leafy green, and was considered a palate cleanser or digestive aid. Over time, the recipe evolved to include other leafy greens like romaine, iceberg, and arugula, as well as ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and croutons. Today, there are countless variations of lettuce salad, making it a staple of both home cooks and professional chefs alike.
While the exact origins of lettuce salad are unknown, the dish is thought to have originated in the Roman Empire. The first recorded recipe for the dish dates back to the 1st century AD, and was made with endive, a bitter leafy green. The salad was considered a palate cleanser or digestive aid, and was often served before or after a meal.
Over time, the recipe for lettuce salad evolved to include other leafy greens like romaine, iceberg, and arugula. The addition of ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and croutons also became popular. Today, there are countless variations of lettuce salad, making it a staple of both home cooks and professional chefs alike.
Advice
When making a lettuce salad, it's best to start with fresh, crisp lettuce, such as romaine or iceberg. Wash the lettuce thoroughly, spin it dry, and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Choose a variety of colorful vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, to add crunch and flavor. If you're adding a protein, such as chicken, ham, or cheese, make sure to cook it safely before adding it to the salad. Dress the salad lightly with a simple vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing and top with your favorite nuts and seeds for added crunch. Finally, enjoy the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.
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Recipes
Southern Wilted Lettuce Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing
- sugar
- apple cider vinegar
- bacon dripping
- green onion
- bacon
- black pepper
- salt

Lettuce Salad with Shrimp
- dijon mustard
- salt
- garlic
- dill frond
- lettuce
- shrimp
- olive oil
- english cucumber
- lemon juice
- black pepper
- green scallion
- grape tomato
Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing
- red bartlett pear
- avocado
- butter lettuce
- white balsamic vinegar
- gorgonzola cheese
- lemon juice
- red bartlett pear
- olive oil
- hazelnut
- sweetened cranberry
- dijon mustard
- black pepper
- salt
- pear nectar
Butter Lettuce Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Oyster Mushroom Chips, Cabrales and Pears
- red pepper flake
- salt
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- anjou pear
- oyster mushroom
- cabrale
- prosciutto
- butter
Polish Wilted Lettuce Salad (Salata z Boczkiem)
- romaine
- onion
- bacon
- vinegar
- water
- sugar
- salt
Simple Butter Lettuce Salad
- pepper
- castelvetrano olife
- panko
- chive
- butter lettuce
- manchego cheese
- butter
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- apple cider vinegar
- honey
- olive oil
Bibb Lettuce Salads with Caper Dressing Caps
- salt
- shallot
- olive oil
- parsley
- cucumber
- dill
- bib lettuce
- red wine vinegar
- caper
- radish
Boston Lettuce Salad
- black pepper
- mustard
- garlic
- boston lettuce
- lemon
- mayonnaise
- olive oil
- salt
- caper
Beet and Butter Lettuce Salad with Horseradish Dressing
- salt
- green onion
- red wine vinegar
- sour cream
- horseradish
- butter lettuce
- beet
Butter Lettuce Salad with Hazelnuts and Bacon Bits
- salt
- chive
- white balsamic vinegar
- butter lettuce
- roquefort
- hazelnut
- hard-boiled egg
- bacon
- olive oil
Butter Lettuce Salad with Zesty Green Goddess Dressing
- parsley
- garlic
- butter lettuce
- green onion
- salt
- chive
- lemon juice
- mayonnaise
- black pepper
- tarragon
- greek yogurt
Spring Lettuce Salad with Roasted Asparagus
- salt
- asparagus
- dijon mustard
- spring lettuce
- parmesan cheese
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- olive oil
"Bettor" Butter Lettuce Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
- lemon juice
- salt
- dijon mustard
- chive
- persian cucumber
- shallot
- butter
- olive oil
- radish
Butter Lettuce Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
- avocado
- lemon
- chive
- butter lettuce
- shallot
- salt
- light tasting
- honey
- dijon mustard
- radish
Butter Lettuce Salad with Pickled Sugar Snap Peas and Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
- bread crumb
- salt
- olive oil
- pickled sugar snap pea
- snap pea
- sweet pickle
- lemon juice
- sugar
- coriander seed
- mustard seed
- baguette
- chili sauce
- ketchup
- salt
- caper
- butter lettuce
- apple cider vinegar
- mayonnaise

Roasted Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
- garlic
- butter lettuce
- avocado
- buttermilk
- cilantro
- salt
- serrano pepper
- feta
- pepita
- olive oil
- green onion
- lime
- butternut squash
- strawberry
- cilantro
- salt
- put all ingredient
Herby, Seedy Butter Lettuce Salad with Tahini Dressing
- avocado
- pistachio
- chive
- mint
- butter lettuce
- Seed Mixture
- salt
- cumin seed
- onion
- fennel seed
- sesame seed
- Sesame Dressing
- honey
- sesame oil
- olive oil
- salt
- water
- ginger powder
- garlic
- apple cider vinegar
- tahini
Butter Lettuce Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
- pepper
- salt
- onion
- sherry vinegar
- chile powder
- pumpkin seed
- canola oil
- olive oil
- bacon
- dijon mustard
- butter lettuce
- shallot
- plum tomato
- blue cheese
Butter Lettuce Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
- dijon mustard
- olive oil
- hazelnut
- tarragon
- salt
- black pepper
- honey
- walnut oil
- white wine vinegar
- butter lettuce
Bibb Lettuce Salad with Vinegar-Roasted Beets
- cilantro
- salt
- sugar
- bay leaf
- beet
- rice wine vinegar
- water
- garlic
- thyme
- shallot
- yogurt
- bibb lettuce
- pepper
Shrimp-and-Boston-Lettuce Salad with Garlic, Anchovy, and Mint Dressing
- lemon zest
- mint
- shrimp
- olive oil
- salt
- lemon juice
- black pepper
- garlic
- boston lettuce
- anchovy
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- olive oil
Staple Ingredients
- salt 81%
- olive oil 62%
Common Ingredients
- butter lettuce 48%
Usual Ingredients
- chive 29%
- dijon mustard 29%
- lemon juice 29%
- black pepper 24%
- garlic 24%