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Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad | Whole Living Eat Well

Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad | Whole Living Eat Well

This Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad is a light, refreshing dish that celebrates the flavors of spring. Featuring tender butterhead lettuce along with crisp, seasonal vegetables, this salad is paired with a simple dressing that lets each ingredient shine. It’s perfect as a side dish or a light main course for warm weather meals.

Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad

Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad

Course: SaladsCuisine: American
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Calories

120

kcal

Ingredients

  • For the Salad:
  • 1 head butterhead lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

  • 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved

  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup carrots, julienned

  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, mint, or chives), chopped

  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the butterhead lettuce, radishes, snap peas, cucumber, carrots, and fresh herbs.
  • Dress and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for a fresh, crisp experience.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts (per serving):
    Protein: 2 g
    Fat: 10 g
    Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
    Carbohydrates: 8 g
    Fiber: 3 g
    Sugar: 3 g
    Sodium: 50 mg

This Butterhead Lettuce and Spring Vegetable Salad is a beautifully light and fresh option for springtime meals. With crisp veggies and a zesty dressing, it’s perfect as a side dish or a light main, celebrating the best flavors of the season in every bite. Enjoy the freshness of spring!