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Simple Butter Lettuce Salad
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Simple Butter Lettuce Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Adapted by Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by With Spice

Equipment

  • Small glass jar
  • Small skillet

Ingredients

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3-4 tbsp white wine vinegar, to taste
  • 1 tbsp honey mustard
  • 1 tbsp shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Cheesy Breadcrumbs:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • ½ cup plain panko crumbs
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 3-4 tbsp fresh parmesan, finely grated

Simple Butter Lettuce Salad:

  • 1 head of butter lettuce, cleaned and torn into pieces
  • Honey mustard vinaigrette, to taste
  • ½ avocado, sliced thinly
  • 3 radishes, sliced thinly
  • Cheesy breadcrumbs, to taste
  • Fresh chives, snipped, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the honey mustard vinaigrette by combining olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey mustard, shallot, garlic, parsley, honey, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, in a small glass jar. Seal with a lid and shake well. Set aside to allow flavors time to mingle. Shake well right before using.
  • Make the cheesy breadcrumbs by heating the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the panko crumbs and season with garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes, or until toasted and lightly golden brown.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the finely grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until melted into the breadcrumbs. Taste the crumbs and re-season, if needed. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Prepare the simple butter lettuce salad by tearing the butter lettuce into pieces and placing it in a bowl. Drizzle with some of the honey mustard vinaigrette, to taste, and toss to coat evenly.
  • Place the dressed butter lettuce on a serving plate, if desired.
  • Top the butter lettuce with avocado and radish.
  • Sprinkle the cheesy breadcrumbs over the top along with snipped chives, then season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately, along with additional honey mustard vinaigrette on the side. Enjoy.