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Make the best lettuce salad with these simple ingredients
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Sure, fancy salads with all kinds of decadent toppings are nice on occasion, but sometimes you just want a simple, crisp salad. Well, you're in luck. This lettuce salad recipe is super delicious, and it couldn't be easier to make. All you need is lettuce and a few simple ingredients you most likely already have on hand.
Things You Should Know
- Separate the lettuce from the stalk and soak it in salt water to clean it. Then, chop it into large chunks and place them in a bowl.
- Whisk lemon juice or vinegar with a spoonful of sugar until the dressing has a syrup-like consistency. Then, add a small spoonful of cooking oil.
- Pour the dressing onto the lettuce. Add sliced tomatoes or onions to the salad if you desire.
Ingredients
- Lettuce
- Vinegar or 2 large lemons
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Tomatoes and onions (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Steps
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Wash the lettuce. Separate lettuce from the cluster. If the lettuce is from the garden, then you will need to soak it in salt water or use a drop of bleach to make sure it is properly clean. [1] X Research source -
Cut the lettuce. Cut the lettuce in whatever size you want, but preferable large cuts on a tray or bowl. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Squeeze the lemons. If you are using lemon, then squeeze the lemons into a cup. [3] X Research source If you are using vinegar, then pour a reasonable amount into a cup.
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Add sugar to the vinegar or lemon. The amount of sugar should be enough to have a thick syrup-like consistency. Mix it very well that the sugar crystals are not visible.
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Put a small amount of cooking oil into the "syrup". Mix well.
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Use a spoon to spread the lemon/vinegar syrup on the cut salad. Mix lightly.
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Add sliced tomatoes and onions to your salad and sprinkle on parmesan cheese. This is optional.
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QuestionWhat is sprinkled on top of the salad in the last picture?Community AnswerParmesan cheese. It's optional, but adds more flavor.
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QuestionCan I add balsamic vinegar when making a simple lettuce salad?Otterly BadgerificTop AnswererCertainly, if you like or prefer balsamic vinegar as a dressing, then that is a perfectly fine way to dress a lettuce salad and keep it simple.
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References
- ↑ https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/lettuce-learn-wash-produce-properly
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esGbGwRbjvc
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/5-tips-for-squeezing-the-most-juice-from-limes-amp-lemons-tips-from-the-kitchn-119886
- https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/simple-lettuce-salad/
- https://www.bonappetit.com/story/simple-salad-dressing-recipes
- https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-simple-salad-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-173111
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