Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Avocado and Mint
This refreshing salad is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. The sweet avocado and mint contrast with the peppery radishes, and the zesty lemon dressing brings it all together. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
This salad was inspired by a trip I took to Italy a few years ago. I was staying in a small town in Tuscany, and I ate at a local restaurant that served a salad with butter lettuce, radishes, avocado, and mint. I was so impressed by the flavor combination that I decided to try and recreate it at home. The first time I made it, I used a store-bought dressing, but I wasn't happy with the results. The dressing was too sweet, and it overpowered the delicate flavors of the salad. So I decided to make my own dressing, and after a few tries, I came up with the perfect combination of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. This dressing is light and refreshing, and it allows the flavors of the salad to shine through.
Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Avocado and Mint Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Avocado and Mint Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Avocado and Mint Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Avocado and Mint
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the butter lettuce, radishes, avocado, and mint.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of sweet avocado and peppery radishes is a classic flavor combination that works well in this salad.
  • The mint adds a refreshing flavor to the salad, and it also helps to balance out the sweetness of the avocado and the bitterness of the radishes.
  • The lemon dressing is light and refreshing, and it helps to bring all of the flavors of the salad together.