Green Leaf Lettuce Salad
A crisp, refreshing salad of green leaf lettuce with a simple lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light side dish for any meal.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the 1 head of green leaf lettuce under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce leaves and toss gently with tongs or your hands until every leaf is lightly coated.
- 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Salad spinner or clean towel
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