Butter Lettuce and Walnut Salad

Butter lettuce is a mild-flavored green with a delicate texture, making it a great choice for salads. This simple salad is made with butter lettuce, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and red onion. A light and slightly sweet dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper brings it all together. This salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Butter lettuce salad is a classic combination of fresh, tender greens and a flavorful dressing. The mild flavor of butter lettuce pairs well with a variety of toppings, making it a versatile salad that can be customized to your liking. This particular recipe is inspired by the flavors of autumn, with toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and red onion adding a touch of sweetness, earthiness, and spice. The dressing is a simple but flavorful combination of olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, which brings all the flavors together and complements the delicate greens. This salad is a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the season.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head butter lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine the lettuce, walnuts, goat cheese, and red onion in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of butter lettuce, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and red onion provides a variety of textures and flavors.
• The light and slightly sweet dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper complements the delicate greens and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.