“Lettuce is like conversation; it must be fresh and crisp, so sparkling that you scarcely notice the bitter in it” – C.D Warner
Butter lettuce is famous for it’s slightly sweet and buttery flavor. The leaves are well known for being smooth and soft…which makes them a perfect salad bed. This simple salad can be prepared easily in minutes: perfect for a weeknight!
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Butter lettuce is famous for it’s slightly sweet and buttery flavor. The leaves are well known for being smooth and soft…which makes them a perfect salad bed. This simple salad can be prepared easily in minutes: perfect for a weeknight!
Avocado & Butter Lettuce Salad
Adapted from Cooking Light Magazine, April 2012
- Prep Time : 10 minutes
- Cook Time : 10 minutes
- Yield : 4 servings
Ingredients
- Red Onion - 1 cup, thinly sliced
- Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Lime Juice - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter Lettuce - 3 cups, chopped
- Avocado - 1 cup, sliced
Instructions
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Add butter lettuce and avocado; toss gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts (From CookingLight): CALORIES: 119 FAT 9.7g (SAT 1.4, MONO 6.6g, POLY 1.2g), PROTEIN 1.9g, CARBOHYDRATES 8.3g, FIBER 4.4g, SODIUM 154mg.
